Unit inspection

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Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

Check the resistance between switch terminals.

Lighting switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard	Connection diagram
-	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more	-
18 - 12	Switch 1 (TAIL)	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
20, 18 - 12	Switch 2 (HEAD)	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
19 - 12	Switch AUTO	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Dimmer & passing switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard	Connection diagram
11, 17 - 12	Switch PASS	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
11 - 12	Switch UP	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Turn signal switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard	Connection diagram
13 - 12	Switch TURN (RH)	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
15 - 12	Switch TURN (LH)	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Front fog light switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard	Connection diagram
4 - 3	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4 - 3	Switch ON	Less than 1 Ω	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Replace the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer if the inspection result is not within the standard value.