1989 Subaru Outback Car won't turnover

1989 SUBARU OUTBACK
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VPHEONIX
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Transmission problem
1989 Subaru Outback 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

My car won't turnover, the fan keeps coming on when i turn the key, it's also cold outside and my Oil AT Temp light keeps coming on. what do I do to get it started to get it at least back home?
Nov 19, 2008 at 6:51 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there ,

you will have to check that there is power to the starter solenoid thats the small wire at the starter, when you are cranking, also that the battery is charged enough and the terminals are clean and tight, if there is no power at the starter (small wire) you may have a faulty transmission isolator switch, check this out.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 20, 2008 at 3:17 AM
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