Ok, not Subaru related...
Wife's '99 Accord wont start. Two days ago while turning a corner it stalled and wouldn't start. Pushed it home, put a bit of gas in it (figuring it was empty - gauge was close but not on E so it was a little odd) and it started up. Took maybe 10 minutes to get home.
This morning, went out to start it and it wouldn't start. Just cranks.
Research says Main Relay (WTF? kind of vague, know its under the steering column), ignition switch, fuel pump, alternator, or coil/igniter.
I don't hear the fuel pump kick on when the key is first turned to the on position - typical sign of main relay. Also, the lights don't freak out while driving/etc, which pretty much rules out ignition switch. So now I'm down to fuel pump or Main Relay.
Anyone else got any experience with this? Of course it happened when we're broke and the first day back to work in like a week.
Thanks in advance.
id check fuel and spark. your diagnosis is ok, but lacks real testing
when you crank the car can you smell fuel?
find the fuel pump access. have someone crank the car while you hold a screwdriver on top of the fuel pump. put an ear near the other end of the screwdriver. if your fuel pump is working you'll hear electrical whine.
if both of those check out then its probably spark or relay related
try pulling a spark plug out and grounding while someone cranks the car. see if the car is getting spark.
next check for burnt fuses and test the relays. sometimes if you try to jump the car<not saying you did> but you can blow fuses from too much amperage
if you need help probing relays let me know. luckily for you i just bought a new multi-meter for diagnosing electric issues.
the threeoneeight died when turning a corner. it turned out to be the fuel pump. i checked all the relays and fuses and finally the fuel pump when trying to figure out what was the problem.
in the mean time try and find the main, ignition, and fuel pump relay
