Electrical Component Locator: Switches

1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Switches
SWITCHES

Component Component Location
A/C Pressure Switch On right rear of engine compartment, on accumulator.
Back-Up Light Switch (M/T) On left side of transmission.
Brake Fluid Level Switch On brake fluid reservoir.
Clutch Switch (Cruise) On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Clutch Switch (M/T) On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Evaporator Thermoswitch Behind right side of dash, on A/C-heater module.
Inhibitor Switch (A/T) On right side of transmission. See Figure.
Neutral Position Switch (M/T) On left side of transmission.
Oil Pressure Switch On upper right front of cylinder block.
Parking Brake Switch On base of parking brake lever.
Parking Position Switch & Shift Lock Solenoid (A/T) At base of shift lever.
Seat Belt Switch In driver's seat belt buckle.
Stop & Brake Switch (Cruise) On bracket, above brake pedal.
Stop Light Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
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