2005 Subaru Legacy Engine

2005 SUBARU LEGACY
200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • TURBO • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KORICOGGIN
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I had my head gaskets replaced with timing belt and water pumps a year ago, last night it broke down on the highway. I lost power strafing and when I stopped I turned the car off and it wouldn't turn back on. Won't turn over at all. Tried jumping it and still nothing...any ideas??
Feb 11, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Is that "power steering" that you lost? If so, the first suspect would be the serpentine belt broke or slipped off. That would stop the generator from keeping the battery charged. The clue is the head lights and interior lights will be dim. Check the belt first, then measure the battery voltage. It will be 12.6 volts if it's fully-charged and around 12.2 volts if it's run down.
Feb 11, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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