Not turning over outback not starting

Asked by KrazieKat7 Apr 30, 2020 at 12:59 AM about the 2000 Subaru Outback Base Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Subaru Outback will not start suddenly.
Got NEW BATTERY still a it does is click
under the hood? What could be its problem?
No spark nothing but clicking

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 4 years ago

Start with the easy stuff like charging your "new" battery. If you still get only a click then try whacking the starter with a hammer with a stick or pole to unlock the stuck solenoid. If still no-go...or this scenario repeats often, remove the starter and replace the solenoid copper contacts...about $15 online. Common repair as the soft contacts wear down.

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