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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEMIRRORS - POWERTROUBLE SHOOTINGNOTES
1998 Subaru Forester L, Standard
Trouble Shooting: Notes
1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Notes
- Turn ignition switch to ACC or IGN position. Check power mirror fuse. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If fuse is okay, turn ignition switch off. Remove switch from instrument panel by prying outward. Disconnect switch harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ACC or RUN position. Check voltage at switch harness connector terminal No. 4. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION . See Figure or Figure . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair wiring as necessary.
- Turn ignition off. Check resistance between ground and switch harness connector terminal No. 2 (ground). See POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION. If resistance is 10 ohms or greater, repair open in Black wire. If resistance is not 10 ohms or greater, go to COMPONENT TESTS .
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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.