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98 Outback Limited 2.5 Manual 243,000 miles
So I bought this OB about a month ago, the previous owner having changed the timing belt, both O2 sensors, brand new battery and verifying that head gaskets had been done recently.
About a week ago, I got a P0400 code. While still in the process of looking into quick checks and fixes, I simply tightened a couple hoses that looked poorly connected. The CEL went out 2 miles into the first drive.
2 miles later the BRAKE and battery lights on the dash both came on, and I read this could be alternator problems. No problem starting up or with electricals. The first time I drove more than 4 miles to work, the lights went off.
Earlier today the CEL came back on on my way to work, first flashing for about 30 seconds then staying solid. I didn't get a chance to check the code. Stopped at a light on the way home, the ABS light came on and the tach dropped to zero even though I could feel that the engine was still running. A few blocks later, the car died mid-turn and now will not start again.
It clicks but doesn't really turn and the lights and windows are weak.
I know jack-all about cars but I learn quickly. I tried to give a decent chronology of events.
Where can I start??
So I bought this OB about a month ago, the previous owner having changed the timing belt, both O2 sensors, brand new battery and verifying that head gaskets had been done recently.
About a week ago, I got a P0400 code. While still in the process of looking into quick checks and fixes, I simply tightened a couple hoses that looked poorly connected. The CEL went out 2 miles into the first drive.
2 miles later the BRAKE and battery lights on the dash both came on, and I read this could be alternator problems. No problem starting up or with electricals. The first time I drove more than 4 miles to work, the lights went off.
Earlier today the CEL came back on on my way to work, first flashing for about 30 seconds then staying solid. I didn't get a chance to check the code. Stopped at a light on the way home, the ABS light came on and the tach dropped to zero even though I could feel that the engine was still running. A few blocks later, the car died mid-turn and now will not start again.
It clicks but doesn't really turn and the lights and windows are weak.
I know jack-all about cars but I learn quickly. I tried to give a decent chronology of events.
Where can I start??