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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Subaru Forester (SH; models 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Subaru Forester
The main fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equip ment. Check the main fuses if any electrical component fails to operate (ex cept the starter motor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse must be replaced. Use only replacements with the same specified rating as the melted main fuse.
Caution!
Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Instrument Panel Fuse Block:
Behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block:
The engine compartment fuse block is located under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If a main fuse blows after it is replaced, have the electrical system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle.
Fuse Box Diagrams
2009-2013
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
| № | A | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Trailer |
| 2 | Empty | |
| 3 | 15A | Door locking |
| 4 | 10A | Front wiper deicer relay |
| 5 | 10A | Combination meter |
| 6 | 7.5A | Remote control rear view mirrors |
| Seat heater relay | ||
| 7 | 15A | Combination meter |
| Integrated unit | ||
| 8 | 20A | Stop light |
| 9 | 15A | Front wiper deicer |
| 10 | 7.5A | Power supply (battery) |
| 11 | 7.5A | Turn signal unit |
| Clock | ||
| 12 | 15A | Automatic transmission unit |
| Engine control unit | ||
| Integrated unit | ||
| 13 | 20A | Accessory power outlet (center console) |
| 14 | 15A | Position light |
| Tail light | ||
| Rear combination light | ||
| 15 | Empty | (FWD connector for AWD AT vehicles) |
| 16 | 10A | Illumination |
| 17 | 15A | Seat heaters |
| 18 | 10A | Back-up light |
| 19 | Empty | |
| 20 | 10A | Accessory power outlet (instrument panel) |
| 21 | 7.5A | Starter relay |
| 22 | 15A | Air conditioner |
| Rear window defogger relay coil | ||
| 23 | 15A | Rear wiper |
| Rear window washer | ||
| 24 | 15A | Audio unit |
| Clock | ||
| 25 | 15A | SRS airbag system |
| 26 | 7.5A | Power window relay |
| Radiator main fan relay | ||
| Tail and illumination relay | ||
| 27 | 15A | Blower fan |
| 28 | 15A | Blower fan |
| 29 | 15A | Fog light |
| 30 | 30A | Front wiper |
| 31 | 7.5A | Auto air conditioner unit |
| Integrated unit | ||
| 32 | Empty | |
| 33 | 7.5A | ABS / Vehicle dynamics control unit |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
| № | A | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | ABS unit |
| Vehicle dynamics control unit | ||
| 2 | 25A | Main fan |
| 3 | 10A | Secondary air combination valve (turbo models) |
| 4 | 25A | Sub fan |
| 5 | Empty | |
| 6 | 10A | Audio |
| 7 | 30A | Headlight (low beam) |
| 8 | 15A | Headlight (high beam) |
| 9 | 20A | Back-up light |
| 10 | 15A | Horn |
| 11 | 25A | Rear window defogger |
| Mirror heater | ||
| 12 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| 13 | 10A | Automatic transmission control unit |
| 14 | 7.5A | Engine control unit |
| 15 | 15A | Turn and hazard warning flasher |
| 16 | 15A | Tail and illumination relay |
| 17 | 7.5A | Alternator |
| 18 | 15A | Headlight (right hand) |
| 19 | 15A | Headlight (left hand) |