FixVault

Inspection Of Switch Unit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the remote control back rest switch connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between terminals of remote control back rest switch connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    RH side: 

    (R172) No. 5 - (R172) No. 1: 

    LH side: 

    (R173) No. 5 - (R173) No. 1: 

    Is the resistance less than 10 Ω when the switch is ON?

    • Yes  → Normal operation.
    • No  → Replace the switch.