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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER L, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSDIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR (DLC) LOCATIONSIMPORTED CARS & TRUCKSMAZDA
1998 Subaru Forester L, Automatic
Imported Cars & Trucks: MAZDA
1998 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION MAZDA
NOTE:
This table provides a quick reference for self-diagnostic connector locations, when available from manufacturer, that ARE NOT
located at the lower left side of the dash, as mandated in 1996 by the Federal government.
MAZDA - IMPORTED CARS & TRUCKS
| Application | Connector Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Series | |||
| 1987-88 | On Right Front Fender Apron | ||
| 1989-93 | |||
| Engine Control Check Connector (Black 6-Pin) | Near Windshield Washer Motor | ||
| Trouble Codes Connector (Green 1-Pin) | Near Black 6-Pin Connector (Engine Control) | ||
| 1994-95 | On Right Front Fender Panel | ||
| Miata (1990-95) | On Left Rear Of Engine Compartment, Near Master Cylinder | ||
| MPV (1989-95) | |||
| Engine Control Unit (Green 6-Pin & 1-Pin Connectors) | On Left Side Of Engine Compartment, Near Inner Fender Panel | ||
| MX-3 | Mounted On Bracket, On Left Front Strut Tower | ||
| MX-6 & 626 | |||
| 1988 | Behind Left Front Shock Tower | ||
| 1989 | On Left Front Corner Of Engine Compartment | ||
| 1990-91 | At ECU Connector Terminal | ||
| 1992 | On Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment | ||
| 1993 | On Side Of Fuse/Relay Block, Near Battery | ||
| 1994-95 | On Left Front Fender Apron | ||
| Navajo | |||
| 1991-93 | On Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment | ||
| 1994-95 | On Right Front Fender Panel | ||
| Protege | |||
| 1987-89 | On Passenger's Footwell (Left Foot Area) | ||
| 1990-95 | On Left Side Of Firewall, Near Wiper Motor | ||
| RX7 | |||
| 1986-88 (3 Check Connectors) | At Left & Right Corners Of Engine Compartment | ||
| 1989-91 (Green 6-Pin Connector) | Behind Ignition Coil | ||
| 1993-95 | On Bracket, On Left Front Strut Tower | ||
| 323 | |||
| 1986-88 | Front Left Of Engine Compartment, Near Ignition Coil | ||
| 1989 (Green 6-Pin & Green 1-Pin Connectors) | On Left Side Of Firewall | ||
| 1990-95 | On Left Side Of Firewall, Near Wiper Motor | ||
| 929 | |||
| 1989 | Near Air Cleaner | ||
| 1990-91 (Green 6-Pin Connector) | In Left Front Corner Of Engine Compartment | ||
| 1992-93 | Mounted On Air Cleaner Housing | ||
| 1994-95 | On Left Front Strut Tower | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.