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Remote Control Mirror Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the remote control mirror switch connector.
  2. Check the resistance between remote control mirror switch terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Remote Control Mirror Switch Connector Terminals
    G05663601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Switch the change over switch to the right side.
      Switch position Terminal No. Standard
      OFF - 1 MΩ or more
      UP 8 and 3, 6 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      DOWN 8 and 6, 3 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      LEFT 8 and 2, 6 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      RIGHT 8 and 6, 2 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
    • Switch the change over switch to the left side.
      Switch position Terminal No. Standard
      OFF - 1 MΩ or more
      UP 8 and 4, 6 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      DOWN 8 and 6, 4 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      LEFT 8 and 5, 6 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
      RIGHT 8 and 6, 5 and 7 Less than 1 Ω
    • Folding switch
      Switch position Terminal No. Standard
      Folding 8 and 9, 7 and 10 Less than 1 Ω
      Unfolding 8 and 10, 7 and 9 Less than 1 Ω
  3. Replace the remote control mirror switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.