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Unit inspection

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Preparation tool: 

Circuit tester 

  1. Check the resistance between switch terminals.
    • Lighting switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Connection diagram
      - Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more -
      18 - 12 Switch 1 (TAIL) Less than 1 Ω
      G08315001Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      20, 18 - 12 Switch 2 (HEAD) Less than 1 Ω
      G08315002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      19 - 12 Switch AUTO Less than 1 Ω
      G08315003Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Dimmer & passing switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Connection diagram
      11, 17 - 12 Switch PASS Less than 1 Ω
      G08315004Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      11 - 12 Switch UP Less than 1 Ω
      G08315005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turn signal switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Connection diagram
      13 - 12 Switch TURN (RH) Less than 1 Ω
      G08315006Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      15 - 12 Switch TURN (LH) Less than 1 Ω
      G08315007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Front fog light switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Connection diagram
      4 - 3 Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
      G08315008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Switch ON Less than 1 Ω
  2. Replace the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer if the inspection result is not within the standard value.