Engine flooded

2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
223,458 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASSIDY PATTON
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A diagnostic concluded my fuel pump needed to be replaced. I replaced both the pump and the filter and it turns over but still will not fire up. I replaced spark plugs and still nothing, sounds exactly like a flooded engine. I can hear the fuel pump running.
May 9, 2017 at 2:55 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

The first step is to see if the ignition is working, follow this guide and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken



May 11, 2017 at 4:46 AM
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