Legacy & Outback

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Legacy & Outback

Turn ignition off. Disconnect Green electrical harness connector from fuel pump relay. Fuel pump relay is located under left side of instrument panel, to right of fuse block. See Fig 1 . Start and run engine until it stalls. After engine stalls, crank engine for 5 seconds. Turn ignition off. Reconnect fuel pump relay connector.

Fig 1: Locating & Identifying Fuel Pump Relay (Legacy & Outback)
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.