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Back-Up Light Switch (Mt Model)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the back-up light switch resistance.

Fig 1: Measuring Back-Up Light Switch Resistance
G04995228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINALS REFERENCE

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
When shift lever is set in reverse position Non-turbo model: land 2 Turbo model: 2 and 4 Less than 1 Ω
Other positions 1 MΩ or more