Circuit Protection Devices

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION 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.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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