paddler511 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Howdy, I have a 96 legacy outback with 2.2L and 5 spd. I've been hearing this electrical humming noise coming from the rear of the car, and then the other night while driving up the hill home, the car just sputtered a little and died instantly. I tried recranking it w/o success, so I towed it home and thought maybe the timing belt went out. I took out the radiator and checked the timing belt and it was fine. So Im a little stumped as to what the problem is. Is there a fuel pump in the gas tank that could potentially fail? Any thoughts or help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Gas pump under the rear cargo cover front section right side. there is a cover with 4 screws. I'd grab a used subaru pump over a new aftermarket. You can confirm it's a lack of gas by putting a 1/4 cup of gas in the intake and starting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Right on. Here's a pic of that location on my 96 Legacy 2.2 under the matt behind the right rear seat but with AT: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yeah, fuel pump is in the tank. That access plate is behind the right rear seat. Aftermarket pumps don't have the best track record, and they tend to cost a fortune. I agree with finding a used Subaru pump if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler511 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks guys! Yall hit the nail on the head. Went to the junkyard and got a used fuel pump but genuine subaru. Now she's back running strong. This forum kicks rump roast! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Glad you got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 good to hear you got it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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