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Heater Control Panel

Remove heater control panel. See HEATER CONTROL PANEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals with heater control panel switch in specified position. See HEATER CONTROL PANEL TEST  table. Replace heater control panel if it does not test as specified. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Testing Heater Control Panel
G95B60922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminal No.
Vent 7 & 8; 12 & 16
Bi-level 7 & 8; 12 & 15
Heat 6 & 8; 12 & 15
Defrost/Heat 6 & 8; 12 & 14
Defrost 5 & 8; 12 & 14
Recirculate 8 & 10
Fresh 8 & 9
Lighting Circuit 3 & 11