2003 Subaru Outback Car does not start

YARDOB

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2003 SUBARU OUTBACK
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
175,000 MILES

Car does not start. When I connect obd2 it says link error and it looks like there is computer ECM problem. Is there way to check and reprogram Engine Control Module?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009 AT 10:40 PM

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RASMATAZ

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Car does not start.

What is it doing? Is it cranking over and will not start or won't crank at all/nothing-your sure its not an anti theft deterrent device problem.

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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 1:05 AM

YARDOB

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Yes it is cranking. I am not sure what is wrong. There is no spark on a spark plugs. I tried two different OBD 2 readers both gives the same link error to the computer.
Is there the way to check ECM?

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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 10:28 AM

RASMATAZ

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Do below

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 1:11 PM