PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Where is the 2019 Subaru Forester OBD port location?
I bought my 2019 Subaru Forester from a friend a few months ago, and up until now, it’s been a great car. Today, its Check Engine Light came on. Where can I find the OBD port to run a diagnostic?
Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no—the dreaded Check Engine Light! The OBD port location for a 2019
Subaru Forester
is to the left of the pedals and below the steering wheel.If you’ve used the Onboard Diagnostics II (OBD-II) port before, you know that it **allows you to access your Subaru’s internal computer for running emissions tests and diagnostics **.
Anyone can run a diagnostic on their car, provided they have the right tools and experience. An OBD-II scan tool is necessary to run a correct diagnostic and accurately
read the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
your car’s internal computer will provide.If you don’t have a scan tool handy, we don’t recommend running a diagnostic yourself. You should take your car to a trusted mechanic or Subaru dealership for assistance.
If you do have a scan tool handy, simply follow these steps:
- Plug the scan tool into your Subaur’s OBD port—you know where it is now!
- Turn on the scan tool and crank the ignition in your car—but don’t turn it all the way on.
- Press “Scan” on the scan tool and follow the exact instructions on its screen
All scan tools are different, so make sure to follow your scanner’s precise instructions.
Within a few minutes, the scanner should provide you with a DTC, which will help determine what’s wrong with your Subaru. We hope it’s nothing serious!
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
.jpg&w=64&q=75){kind=avatar}
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
