The tachometer went to zero but the motor was still running. I had to forcefully turn the wheel to get the car to the side of the road.
I agree with the other Expert, but the steering wheel lockup is puzzling. Do you mean it did not turn or was hard to turn?
Now if the steering wheel locked in its Parked position, then the Ignition switch had to allow it. It would be consistent with losing the electric feed to the motor and things the other Expert said. Your Ignition switch may have turned itself off. Sometimes too much weight on a keychain is enough.
If the car will start, it may be okay. But the inside of your Ignition may be coming apart or your Keychip is cutting out. You might want to change Ignition switches.
I very much doubt they have an ignition switch issue. Those things are bullet proof and will almost certainly not cause this issue. I believe the poster has likely lost engine power. I would rather wait for confirmation before continuing , otherwise we are just shooting in the dark.
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SOURCE: 1998 forester brake and battery light on, no power steering
alternator belt is off or broken,a/c uses a seperate belt
SOURCE: Subaru Forester 2005 2.5 XT....where is the Power
sounds like you broke a belt i would look there first!
SOURCE: Subaru 03 Forester - problem in front differential, 3 wheels turn
Thumping noises and vibrations can be something as simple as a tread separation(or a big bubble) on one of your tires.As for the one wheel turning---that's perfectly normal.If you grab the wheel that's turning (not really recommended) and stop it completely,the other wheel will spin.
SOURCE: 1998 subaru forester; the fan motor sounds like
you probly have a leaf stuck in your air box
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Are you certain that the engine was running and not simply overrunning, powered by the vehicle's motion?It sounds like you lost engine power, or else you wouldn't have lost both brakes and power steering.
My goodness! There are so many non helpful people who are only posting here to try and rack up points in order to get a free cap! Aren't there more fruitful things to be doing in life?
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