2003 Subaru Outback Car does not start

2003 SUBARU OUTBACK
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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YARDOB
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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?
Dec 27, 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.
Dec 28, 2009 at 1:05 AM
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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?
Dec 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM
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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
Dec 28, 2009 at 1:11 PM