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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
1998 Subaru Forester Base
Circuit Protection Devices
1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Circuit Protection Devices
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| A/C Fuse | In A/C relay holder. |
| A/C Relay Holder | On left side of engine compartment. |
| Fuse & Relay Box | On left side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| FWD Switch Fuse | In A/C relay holder. |
| Main Fuse Box | Behind dash, left of steering column. |
| Power Window Circuit Breaker | Behind left side of dash. |
| Slow Blow Fuse (SBF) | On left side of engine compartment. |
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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.