Electrical Component Locator: Miscellaneous

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION

Component Component Location
Antenna Amplifier At left rear corner of cargo compartment.
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.
Cruise Control Sub Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Data Link Connector (DLC On dash, left of steering column. See Figure.
Daytime Running Light Resistor At right rear corner of engine compartment.
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 & Ignitor On top center of engine. See Figure.
Mirror Heater Condenser Behind right side of dash.
Noise Filter (Audio) Behind left side of dash.
Sensor Ground Joint Connector (E/G) 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.
Test Mode Connector Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Test Mode Connector Behind lower right side of dash.
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