	AllExperts > Automotive
	Search

About Sean Halliday
Expertise
general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

Experience
40 years experience on all general auto repair.

You are here: Experts > Industry > Transportation and Logistics > Automotive > 1997 subaru outback

Automotive - 1997 subaru outback

Expert: Sean Halliday - 10/27/2009

Question
k so I have two 97 subaru outbacks. one white and one blue. I drove the white one and the engine blew in it(other than that, car operated excellent). somshortly after that, I found the blue one with a problem that there was no power to anything. No fuel,no lights, no radio,nothing worked except the hazard lights and the door blinker. several mechanics looked at the blue car and couldnt figure out the problem. They figured it was a ignition problem or computer.... So i figured, take the engine out of the blue subaru (engine only), and put it into the white subarus shell. After changing the engine into the white subies shell still the same problem. what is it on the engine that would cause this?. as far as im concerned the white subarus shell should have nothing wrong with. and i figure it must be an engine problem. please help thanks.

Answer
Does the engine even turn over in the second car?Im thinking this is in the wiring in the white car.Not the engine at all.Possible anti theft problem or ignition switch.Use a meter and see where you have power to the switch or not.Check all fuses especially pcm and ignition,the heavy 40 amp fuses.

Add to this Answer Ask a Question