Where is the main fuse or fusible link? - Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L. Bean

very vague info generic answer cable / wire short main fuse/fusible link blown --test of battery or alternator not accurate

Where do I find that main fuse

It would seem to be a fuse or fusible link problem. Check the wiring diagram in the shop manual for the vehicle and check the fusible link that is common to headlight and fuel pump power supply and the other systems which are not working. If the fusible link checks okay check the main multipoint connector in the main wiring harness to the fuse block from the battery.

ALT would be for Alternator. A LOT of current (100 - 150 amps) comes through. Not sure if this would be your main or not. Often cars have a fusible link inline with the battery.

You probably blew the fusible link:

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The main fusible link is secured by two 8 mm bolts. On one side of the fusible link box, there is a flap. Fold down that flap to access the one bolt. The other one is a bit tricky. You need to separate the relays box from the fusible link box to access the other 8 mm bolt.

Hi,
The fusible link is a WiRE with a connector socket.
Most of the fusible link is located at the engine bay fuse box/relay.It is use as a main power source fuse for high amperage voltage.

Hope that helps.

It all depends on how lucky you are today. Connecting the battery backwards can destroy some high-dollar stuff. If you are really lucky, you will only have a blown fuse (or fuses). Check both of your main fuse blocks on the left side of the engine compartment,
One of the boxes is called the "Fusible Link" box and the other is called the "Engine Compartment Junction Block" (J/B) (See picture below).
Your main circuits are protected by the 40 Amp and 80 Amp fusible links in the Fusible Link box and the 120 Amp Alternator Fuse in the Junction Block. You will most likely find one or more of these fuses/fusible links blown.

Hi,
If there is no power supply to the main terminal on the alternator then you have either a fusible link problem or a broken wire from the fusible link to the alternator.
You need to check continuity and also check the main fusible links, which look like wires just looped over.

use a 14 gauge link for a 30 amp requirement.

your fuse box is inside , lower left kick panel , check all fuses in there , then also in the engine compartment on the firewall around the middle is a junction block with like 2 fusible links , they need to be tested , and also 1 fusible link right off the positive side of the battery , test it also , if you don't have a test light for testing , you can kinda wiggle the fusible links and feel if they are limp and stretchy , that's not a good sign , you can buy replacement fusible links or fusible link wire from local parts store , depending on how much sparking happened you may have blown the fusible links . if you don't have a test light , pick one up at the parts house and learn to use it , it will be invaluable when it comes to testing this kinda of failure . cheers .