1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
172,000 MILES
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TATERMAC
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starter click> battery good, even with charger on the battery it clicks. take starter off and jump it, it works. What can I check between starter and ignition?
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure all battery terminals and the main ground are clean and tight. Let me know what you find.
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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TATERMAC
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yes. both terminals are clean and tight. Forgot to mention that. The main ground is tight. I loosened it and retightened.
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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Are you getting 12v to the starter when the key is in the start position?
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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TATERMAC
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yes it is. Its like its kicking out the bendix but its not turning. Will kick in and turn when off the car...
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I think you have a bad starter.
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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A bad starter or no power from the battery directly to the starter.
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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TATERMAC
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Thats what I thought. But when I took the starter off the car and crossed it over...it kicks the bendix out and its turning. Thats with 12v supply from a jump box
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I wonder if the problem is the starter can no longer turn the engine. Is it spinning really fast?
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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TATERMAC
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yea, its quick. I'll try a new starter and see if that helps me. Hope it does. I just thought maybe there was something to check between the ignition and starter. I'll let ya know what happens
Jan 21, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Sounds good. Keep the receipt so you can return the new starter if that doesn't help.
Jan 21, 2013 at 8:23 PM