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2006 Subaru Forester (Automatic) - Car not starting, loses power after turning key.

Question

My wife's car, a 2006 Subaru Forester, stopped starting up yesterday morning. I have previously replaced the alternator about a year and a half ago and the starter two months ago. I have charged the battery and this does not change the outcome.

What happens:

  1. Put key in ignition

  2. Turn key to start

  3. Loud click

  4. All power to the car dies.

If I leave the car alone for a few minutes, the power returns, but when I try to start the car it happens all over again.

The car was driving fine since I changed the starter.
I am at wits end with this and I have no idea where to go from here. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Posted Jun 29, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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