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

2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
66,000 MILES
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D JAMES III
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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.
May 5, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
May 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the injectors are getting power.
May 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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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
Sep 5, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

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

Joe
Sep 6, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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