How to get my car to start?

Asked by Wesley Jan 17, 2022 at 07:54 PM about the 2003 Subaru Outback Base Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently replaced the head gaskets on my 03 subaru
outback 2.5l and when I went to jump start from the
battery I get no power but I get power jump starting
from the alternator, what could cause this?

3 Answers

Wesley answered 2 years ago

I jump from the alternator with the ground still hooked to the battery though

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GuruDPZWC answered 2 years ago

Check the other end of the ground cable. Look for a cable not connected somewhere .

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