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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER AWD F4-2.5L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMRELAYS AND MODULES - IGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHC
Ignition Control Module: Description and Operation
1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHCSECTION Description and Operation
IGNITOR

The ignition system is of a 2-cylinder simultaneous ignition design In response to the signal from the ECM the ignitor supplies another signal to the ignition coil to ignite a pair of cylinders #1 and #2 or #3 and #4 simultaneously
The ignition system is of a 2-cylinder simultaneous ignition design In response to the signal from the ECM the ignitor supplies another signal to the ignition coil to ignite a pair of cylinders #1 and #2 or #3 and #4 simultaneously
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.