My engine turns over fine but sometimes it just won't start

Tiny
D JAMES III
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  • 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
  • 66,000 MILES
2004 Subaru Outback with 4cyl auto won't start. Turns over very well. Spark seems OK by pulling the wire and shorting it to the top of a plug with a screwdriver. The fuel pump puts out lots of pressure too. Was working fine and then just one day it will turn over and over, but never catch.
Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 1:56 AM

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Tiny
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  • 110,055 POSTS
Make sure the spark is a hot blue snapping spark. Make sure the fuel pressure is within spec, and make sure the injectors are working.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 2:04 AM
Tiny
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Make sure the injectors are getting power.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 2:04 AM
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JARED LLOYD
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The car has always run good, seems like something is up with the security system
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Are there any lights staying on indicating it is related to the security system?

Joe
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Friday, September 6th, 2019 AT 6:44 PM

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