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Rear Gate Latch Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the resistance between rear gate latch switch terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Rear Gate Latch Switch Terminals
G06341063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHART

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
When rear gate is opened 3 and 4 Less than 1 Ω
When rear gate is closed 1 MΩ or more