Electrical Component Locator: Miscellaneous

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS

Component Component Location
A/T Dropping Resistor On right side of engine compartment.
Blower Motor Resistor Behind right side of dash.
Check Connector Under left side of dash.
Data Link Connector (DLC) On dash, left of steering column. See Figure.
Diagnosis Connector Behind left side of dash.
Diagnosis Terminal (Ground) Behind left side of dash.
Diode (Luggage Room Light) At right rear corner of cargo compartment.
Ignition Coil On top center of engine. See Figure.
Ignitor On center of firewall. See Figure.
Mirror Heater Condenser Behind right side of dash.
Shield Joint Connector (ABS) At right front corner of engine compartment.
Shield Joint Connector (A/T) Behind left side of dash.
Shield Joint Connector (E/G) Behind right kick panel.
Test Mode Connector Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
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