2005 Subaru Legacy Engine

Tiny
KORICOGGIN
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  • 2005 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I had my head gaskets replaced with timing belt and water pumps a year ago, last night it broke down on the highway. I lost power strafing and when I stopped I turned the car off and it wouldn't turn back on. Won't turn over at all. Tried jumping it and still nothing. Any ideas?
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
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Is that "power steering" that you lost? If so, the first suspect would be the serpentine belt broke or slipped off. That would stop the generator from keeping the battery charged. The clue is the head lights and interior lights will be dim. Check the belt first, then measure the battery voltage. It will be 12.6 volts if it's fully-charged and around 12.2 volts if it's run down.
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 AT 6:04 PM

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