96 outback check engine

[Eric Massie]

I have a 96 Leagacy Outback. Recently the check engine light has come on
and it is now hard to start (cranks but doesn't turn over). Is there any
way to read the check engine light without taking it to a dealer?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[ed]

Eric:
Not expensive to have the codes read. These cars use a crank position sensor
which will cause hard/no starting if faulty.

 

[Al]

Eric:
Not expensive to have the codes read. These cars use a crank position sensor
which will cause hard/no starting if faulty.

Yup, and the sensor may not be defective, the cable may be loose or
corroded. Try fixing that first.

I had mine replaced before I tried that. Afterward, I found that there
was nothing wrong with the sensor. A case of changitis on the part of
the dealership.

Al

 

[TG]

Cranking and turning over are the same thing....if you mean the starter
spins but not the engine then the teeth are bad where the starter interfaces
the ring gear/flywheel. TG