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Stop Light Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Stop Light Switch Terminals
G05343952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

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