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Stop Light Switch

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 stop light switch resistance.

Fig 1: Measuring Stop Light Switch Resistance
G04995230Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINALS REFERENCE

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
When brake pedal is depressed 1 and 2: Model without cruise control 2 and 3: Model with cruise control Less than 1 Ω
When brake pedal is released 1 MΩ or more