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Kimberly Clark Posted on Mar 28, 2015
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Does it have a starter relay and, if so, where is it located?

  • Rick Stokes Nov 10, 2015

    I guess I'd call the solenoid on the starter motor a big relay. To test it is working or not, make sure battery is charged, car is out of gear and handbrake on, then short out the small terminal on the solenoid (that gets the 12v from the ignition switch when starting) to the big positive terminal also on the solenoid that gets fed directly by a big cable from the battery. If the engine kicks over then the solenoid is ok and the starter motor is working. If it clicks but the starter doesn't kick in then I'd suspect the solenoid first and the starter 2nd.
    Assuming you get positive results from the test but the ignition switch isn't activating the starter, I'd be looking for a blown fuse, then damaged wire, then worn ign switch.

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USUALLY A BOX UNDER THE HOOD. YOU CAN SOMETIMESA TELL BY PULLING ANOTHER ONE THAT IS EXACTLY STHE SAME, SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS OR WIPER. IF YOUR HEADKAMPS OR WIPER WORK, AND THEY USE THE SAME RELAY, TRY PULLING THE STARTER RELAY AND SWAPPING WITH ONE YOU KNOW WORKS.

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SOURCE: 2005 Subaru Legacy: Where are the O2 sensors located (both)

the o2 sensors are locted in the exhaust system. upstream is before cat converter, downstream is after cat converter.

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SOURCE: automatic transmission not engaging on 1999 Subaru LEgacy.

Don't buy a Subaru

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SOURCE: can i tow 94 subaru legacy awd with a tow dolly

Not true. If you have the fuse in place to disconnect the rear wheels it is safe to tow on a dolly. Subaru recommends not more than 40 MPH and only for short distance if it is an automatic. Manual may be towed longer distance. Have a great day.

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SOURCE: 1996 subaru legacy fuel pump

It's way up under the dash on the drivers side. It's green in color. It will be to the left of the ignition relay which is brown in color.

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2012

SOURCE: 1995 subaru legacy - transmission fluid dipstick?

The Dipstick is on the driver side right next to the starter and yes you also put the fluid in there.

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