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Telematics Button

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check the button.
    1. Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

      Preparation tool: 

      Circuit tester 

      Fig 1: Identifying Telematics Button Connector Terminals
      G10309163Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • SOS button
        Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
        6 - 1 OFF Approx. 1.6 kΩ
        ON Less than 1 Ω
      • i-button
        Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
        3 - 1 OFF Approx. 1.6 kΩ
        ON Less than 1 Ω
    2. Apply battery voltage between the connector terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
      8 (+) - 2 (-) Apply battery voltage. Light ON
  2. Check the indicator.
    1. Check the continuity between the connectors.
      Terminal No. Indicator Specification
      4 - 1 Green Continuity exists
      7 - 1 Red Continuity exists
  3. Replace the overhead console or stereo camera cover assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard value.