[Johnfischer]

Hi-new member here. Can anyone tell me what the three blue relays mounted side by side just behind the dashboard's fuse panel are for? I'm hoping to make my center console 12V outlet always on. On my 08 Accord that was done by removing a relay (energized by Acc Switch on) and jumping the normally open contacts. If one of those three relays is the one I need to access it would be easier if the plastic panel by the drivers left knee were removed and I can't figure out how to do that. Thanks if you can help. I was unsuccessful in uploading a photo of the 3 relays. Thanks.

 

[plain OM]

This has been discussed before, if not for the 2013, then for other 4th Gen. Outback.

One recent example: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/80-electrical-electronics/50610-looking-help-convert-constant-12v-power-cargo-area.html

Try using the search function for more.

 

[Johnfischer]

Thanks plain OM. I had previously read that link you referenced. I've since purchased a service manual (online version pdf), and see that one relay still powers both fuse 13 and fuse 20 even on the 2013 model so I won't jump out the contact. If I succeed in making my modification I'll post again.