2004 SUBARU FORESTER battery

AC-45
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
20.Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the sunload sensor connector.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the sensors and inte-
rior trims when removing them.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Procedure for Sensors.>
AC-00126

AC-46
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Air Vent Grille
21.Air Vent Grille
A: REMOVAL
1. CENTER GRILLE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the center console panel. 40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Loosen the two screws to remove the center air
vent grille.
2. SIDE GRILLE
Remove the side vent grille by prying four points.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check that the direction and amount of air can
be adjusted smoothly.
2) Check that the adjustment can be kept in each
position.
AC-00060
AC-00249

AC-49
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Heater Cock Solenoid Valve
24.Heater Cock Solenoid Valve
A: REMOVAL
1) Drain the engine coolant.
COOLANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
2) Remove the battery.
3) Remove the two bolts and disconnect harness
connector, and move the washer tank forward.
4) Disconnect the harness connector (A) of the
heater cock solenoid valve.
5) Remove the two bolts to remove the heater cock
solenoid from the bracket.
6) Pull out the heater cock solenoid. Loosen the
hose clamp and disconnect the two heater hoses.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Remove the heater cock solenoid valve. AC-49, REMOVAL, Heater Cock Solenoid Valve.>
2) Connect the positive terminal of battery to No. 1
terminal of heater cock solenoid valve, and the
ground terminal to No. 2 terminal. Check that the
heater cock solenoid valve opens and closes nor-
mally.
If any failure is found, replace the heater cock sole-
noid valve.
WW-00011
AC-00886
(A)
AC-00887
1 2
AC-00888

AC-3
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
General Description
2. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
Auto A/C control module may be destroyed instant-
ly.
2) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
A large counter electromotive force will be generat-
ed in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as auto A/C control module,
etc.
3) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and the auto A/C control module, be sure to
turn off the ignition switch.
Auto A/C control module may be damaged.
4) Every A/C-related part is a precision part. Do not
drop them.
5) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
A/C control panel (auto A/C control module) and
junction box.
CAUTION:
 For airbag system, yellow-colored wiring har-
ness and connectors are all used. Do not use
the electrical test equipment on these circuits.
 Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the A/C control
panel (auto A/C control module) and junction
box.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing the diagnosis, check the follow-
ing items which might affect A/C system problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of
electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: More than 1.260
2) Check the condition of the fuses for A/C system
power supply and other fuses.
3) Check the condition of harness and harness
connector connections.
2. ASPIRATOR HOSE
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and press the A/
C switch.
2) Turn the temperature control dial at maximum
hot position.
3) Press the defroster switch.
4) Turn the fan speed control dial to 4th position.5) Approach a strip of paper (b) in front of the in-ve-
hicle sensor suction port (a) located in the instru-
ment lower cover, and check that air is being
sucked into the port by seeing the paper moving to-
wards port.
NOTE:
Be careful not to let the paper get sucked into port.
6) If the paper does not move at all, remove the in-
strument panel lower cover MOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.> and check
for improper connection of the aspirator hose (a),
in-vehicle sensor and heater unit, and repair them if
necessary.
3. A/C LINE
Check the connection for A/C line (A) and lower
side high-pressure pipe.
4. CONTROL LINKAGE
1) Check the state of mode door linkage.
2) Check the state of air mix door linkage.
3) Check the state of intake door linkage.
AC-00094
(a)
(a)
(b)
AC-00065
(a)
AC-00096
(A)

AC-7
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
4. Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Terminal No. Content Measuring conditionSpecified
value
B9
Mode door actuator power supplyChanges outlet from VENT to DEF.
*2
B8 Changes outlet from DEF to VENT.
B7
Air mix door actuator power supplyChanges air mix door from COOL to HOT.
*1
B6 Changes air mix door from HOT to COOL.
B5 IGN power supply Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
B4 Battery power supply Ignition switch: OFF, ACC, ON Battery voltage
B3 Sunload sensorIgnition switch: ON and under normal sunload
(without sunload: 5 V)3 V
B2 Evaporator sensor Ignition switch: ON 5 V or less
B1 Air mix door actuator P.B.R. signalAir mix door: COOL position 0.5 V
Air mix door: HOT position 4.5 V
B20
Intake door actuator signalAir inlet: FRESH (other positions: 12 V) 0 V
B19 Air inlet: MIX (other positions: 12 V) 0 V
B18 Air inlet: RECIRC (other positions: 12 V) 0 V
B17 A/C ON signal A/C: ON (A/C OFF: 0 V) 8 — 10 V
B16 Blower motor control *3 *3
B15 Blower fan ON signalWhen blower fan running (when blower fan not
running: 12 V)0 V
B13 Engine coolant temperature sensor When the engine coolant is at 49°C (120°F) 8.9 V
B12 In-vehicle sensor — —
B11 Ground When there is continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
A7 Air mix door actuator P.B.R. reference voltage Ignition switch: ON 5 V
A5 Mode door actuator position detection signal OutletBI-LEVEL, DEF 5 V
VENT, HEAT, DEF/HEAT 0 V
A4 Mode door actuator position detection signal OutletHEAT, DEF/HEAT, DEF 5 V
VENT, BI-LEVEL 0 V
A1 Illumination power supplyIgnition switch: ON, light switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: ON, light switch: OFF 0 V
A16 Sensor ground When there is continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
AC-00099
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i48B: To A:To
i49

AC-8
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
*1: Battery voltage is indicated when motor running, 0 V or battery voltage pulse signal is output when motor stops.
*2: Battery voltage is indicated when motor running, 0 V is indicated when motor stops.
*3: Voltage can not be measured because of pulse signal.
B: WIRING DIAGRAM:

A14Combination meter (ambient temperature sig-
nal)*3 *3
A13 Mode door actuator position detection signal OutletVENT, BI-LEVEL, HEAT 5 V
DEF/HEAT, DEF 0 V
A12 Mode door actuator position detection signal OutletVENT, DEF/HEAT 5 V
BI-LEVEL, HEAT, DEF 0 V
A10 A/C cutout signalA/C: ON Battery voltage
Pressure switch operated 0 V
A9 Illumination ground When there is continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω Terminal No. Content Measuring conditionSpecified
value

AC-12
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
6. Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
A: A/C OR SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS DO NOT OPERATE
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
 Switch LEDs are faulty and switches do not operate.
 Self-diagnosis system does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-00149
A:
i48B:
i49B201
12345678
910 11 12 13 14 15 1612345678910
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
E
A:
i48B:
i49
i40
B201
SBF-1BATTERY IGNITION
SWITCH
AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE
M/B NO.2SBF-4
F/B NO.17
B5B4B11
3
4 128910 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2456 7
B202
3
4 128910 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24567
LHD
14
4
10
19 2113RHD
: LHD MODEL
: RHD MODELLHD
RHD
: LHD
: LHD
B202: RHD
i41: RHD

AC-14
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
B: BLOWER FAN DOES NOT ROTATE.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
 Blower motor does not rotate.
 Blower motor does not change.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-00150
E
B50
B50B87A:
i48B:
i49 4
312
B87 5
21
SBF-1SBF-3 F/B NO.1
SBF-4
F/B NO.2
F/B NO.17
B16B15
18
B202
B202
i41
22
341212345612345678
910 11 12 13 14 15 1612345678910
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
34 12 8910 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24567
A: i48B: i49BATTERY
IGNITION
SWITCH
BLOWER
MOTOR RELAY
BLOWER MOTOR
B201
34 12 8910 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2456 7
3
RHDRHD
LHDLHD
: LHD MODEL
: RHD MODELLHD
RHD
B201i40
AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE