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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEPOWER WINDOWSCOMPONENT TESTSPOWER WINDOW RELAY TESTIMPREZA
1998 Subaru Forester Base
Power Window Relay Test: Impreza
1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Impreza
- Remove power window relay. Check continuity between relay terminals. See Fig 2 . Continuity should be present between terminals No. 1 and 2. Continuity should not be present between terminals No. 3 and 4. If continuity is as specified, go to next step. If continuity is not as specified, replace power window relay.
- Apply battery voltage between terminals No. 1 and 2. Continuity should now be present between terminals No. 3 and 4. If continuity is as specified, relay is okay at this time. If continuity is not as specified, replace power window relay.
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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.