1998 Subaru Outback will not start

Asked by GuruWRD53 May 20, 2018 at 04:20 PM about the Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A 1998 Subaru Outback will not start.  Can start with a jump but as soon as cables are removed the car dies.  Car will not start on own.  The dome light is the only evidence of power.  Is this a battery, alternator or another issue?

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We will try - I believe it should be done at a Subaru Dealer Facility only - do you agree? Thank you very much for your immediate response.

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