Subaru Outback 2001 - won't start

Hi,

I have the following problem: Sometimes in the morning (especially
when the car is cold) the car won't start. The battery is new (and I
tried it with the jumper cable) so I don't think it is the battery
problem. There is a clicking sound as if something tries to engage but
that's it.
Eventually the car will start after several attempts and will be fine
for a few days, and then it does it again. I wonder what kind of
problem this might be. (I was thinking either a starter or solenoid
but am not sure). Unfortunately, once it starts, it works fine for a
while, so it cannot be diagnosed. What should I do?
Any input is highly appreciated.

Thanks
Ivan

Sounds like the starter brushes are worn out.
Replace the starter, or the brushes, most people replace the starter.


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> Hi,
>
> I have the following problem: Sometimes in the morning (especially
> when the car is cold) the car won't start. The battery is new (and I
> tried it with the jumper cable) so I don't think it is the battery
> problem. There is a clicking sound as if something tries to engage but
> that's it.
> Eventually the car will start after several attempts and will be fine
> for a few days, and then it does it again. I wonder what kind of
> problem this might be. (I was thinking either a starter or solenoid
> but am not sure). Unfortunately, once it starts, it works fine for a
> while, so it cannot be diagnosed. What should I do?
> Any input is highly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Ivan