Fuse box diagram (fuse location), location and purpose of fuses and relays Subaru Forester mk4 / SJ (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Checking and replacing fuses
Fuses are designed to melt when overloaded to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not work, check the appropriate fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it.
- Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and turn off all electrical accessories.
- Remove the cover.
- Determine which fuse may be blown. The back of each fuse box cover shows a diagram of each fuse.
- Remove the fuse using a fuse puller (it is stored in the main fuse box).
- Inspect the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating. Spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover.
- If the same fuse blows again, it indicates a malfunction in its system. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repair.
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
Notification
- Never replace a fuse with a fuse of a higher rating or with a material other than the fuse, as this may cause serious damage or fire.
- We recommend that you always carry spare fuses.
Fuse box in the passenger compartment
The fuse box is located under the instrument panel behind the cover on the driver’s side.
| No. | A | The chain is protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | Trailer Hitch Connector |
| 2 | 15 | 2017-2018: Rear Seat Heating |
| 3 | 15 | Door lock |
| 4 | 10 | Front wiper de-icer relay |
| 5 | 10 | Combination meter |
| 6 | 7.5 | Rear Remote Control, Rear View Mirrors, Seat Heater Relay |
| 7 | 15 | Combined meter, integrated unit |
| 8 | 20 | 2013: Stop Light |
| 15 | 2014-2016: Stop signal | |
| 10 | 2017-2018: Stop signal | |
| 9 | 15 | Deicer Front Wiper Blade |
| 10 | 7.5 | Power source (battery) |
| 11 | 7.5 | Direction indicator unit, clock (2013) |
| 12 | 15 | Transmission Control Unit, Engine Control Unit, Integrated Unit |
| 13 | 20 | Accessory socket (center console) |
| 14 | 15 | Parking light, tail light, rear combination light |
| 15 | 10 | Keyless trunk lighting |
| 16 | 10 | 2013: Illumination |
| 7.5 | 2014-2018: Lighting | |
| 17 | 15 | Heated seats |
| 18 | 10 | Backup light |
| 19 | 7.5 | 2014-2016: Daytime running lights |
| 7.5 | 2017-2018: Windscreen wiper relay. | |
| 20 | 10 | Additional device socket (dashboard) |
| 21 | 7.5 | 2013-2016: Starter relay |
| 10 | 2017-2018: Starter relay | |
| 22 | 15 | 2013: Air Conditioner, Rear Window Defogger Relay Coil |
| 10 | 2014-2016: Air Conditioner, Rear Window Defogger Relay Coil | |
| 7.5 | 2017-2018: Air Conditioner, Rear Window Defogger Relay Coil | |
| 23 | 15 | 2013: Rear wiper, Rear window washer |
| 24 | 15 | 2013: Audio system, Clock |
| 10 | 2014-2018: Audio system, navigation system | |
| 25 | 15 | SRS airbag system |
| 26 | 7.5 | 2013-2016: Power Window Relay, Main Radiator Fan Relay, Reverse & Light Relay (2013) |
| 27 | 15 | Fan Fan |
| 28 | 15 | Fan Fan |
| 29 | 15 | Fog lights |
| 30 | 30 | 2013: Front wiper |
| 31 | 7.5 | Automatic air conditioner, built-in unit |
| 32 | 7.5 | 2014-2018: Clutch Switch, Steering Lock Control Unit |
| 33 | 7.5 | Vehicle Dynamics Control Unit |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Ignition (IG 2) | |
| R2 | Accessory | |
Relay Block #1
| No. | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | Air flow, oxygen sensor |
| R2 | Electronic throttle control |
| R3 | Tail light and lighting |
| R4 | Window lifter |
| R5 | Starter 1 |
| R6 | Starter Cut (with start button) |
| R7 | Ignition (IG 1 (with start button)) |
| R8 | Ignition (IG 2 (with start button)) |
| R9 | Starter (with push-button start) |
| R10 | — |
Relay Block #2
| No. | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | Fuel pump (turbo) |
| R2 | Self-closing |
| R3 | Basic |
| R4 | Ignition (IG) |
| R5 | Fuel pump (except Turbo) |
| R6 | — |
| R7 | Seat heating |
| R8 | Deicer Windshield Wiper |
| R9 | — |
| R10 | Front fog light |
Fuse box in the engine compartment
The main fuse box is located in the engine compartment.
| No. | A | The chain is protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | ABS unit, Vehicle Dynamics Control Unit |
| 2 | 25 | Main fan (cooling fan) |
| 3 | 25 | Additional fan (cooling fan) |
| 4 | — | — |
| 5 | 10 | 2013: Audio |
| 25 | Audio | |
| 30 | Heated mirrors, heated rear window, air conditioning control panel (manual air conditioning) | |
| 6 | 30 | Headlight (low beam) |
| 7 | 15 | Headlight (high beam) |
| 8 | 20 | Backup light |
| 9 | 15 | Horn |
| 10 | 25 | Rear window heating, mirror heating |
| 11 | 15 | 2013: Fuel Pump |
| 20 | 2014-2018: Fuel pump | |
| 12 | 10 | 2013: Automatic transmission control unit |
| 20 | 2014-2018: Continuously Variable Transmission Control Unit | |
| 13 | 7.5 | Engine control unit |
| 14 | 15 | Flashing beacon with warning of turn and danger |
| 15 | 15 | Relay for rear lights and lighting |
| 16 | 7.5 | Generator |
| 17 | — | — |
| 18 | — | — |
| 19 | 15 | Headlight (low beam – right) |
| 20 | 15 | Headlight (low beam – left) |
| 21 | 50 | Fuse box in the engine compartment |
| 22 | 50 | Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “1”, “8”, “9”, “17” |
| 23 | 50 | Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “27”, “28”, “29” |
| 24 | 30 | Automatic window lift switch |
| 25 | 30 | Air flow, oxygen sensor relay |
| 26 | 40 | Ignition switch, auxiliary relay, IG relay 1, IG relay 2 |
| 27 | 30 | except Turbo: Main Relay, IG Relay, Electronic Throttle Control Relay |
| 50 | Turbo: Main Relay, IG Relay, Electronic Throttle Control Relay | |
| 28 | 50 | Auxiliary relay, IG 2 relay, fuse (passenger compartment): “7” |
| 29 | 120 | ABS unit, Vehicle Dynamics Control Unit |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Main fan (cooling fan) | |
| R2 | Headlight (low beam) | |
| R3 | Headlight (high beam) | |
| R4 | Rear heater | |
| R5 | — | |
| R6 | Horn | |
| R7 | Daytime running light | |
| R8 | Additional fan (cooling fan) | |
| R9 | Air conditioning compressor clutch | |
| R10 | Main Fan 2 (Cooling Fan) | |
2013-2018 Subaru Forester (2013-2018) fuses and relays. Subaru Forester (2013-2018) fuse diagram.