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Memory Height Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Measure the resistance between switch terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester 

    Fig 1: Memory Height Switch Connector Terminal Identification
    G10277284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 4 Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
    Switch 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
    2 (+) - 3 (-) Apply battery voltage. Light ON
  3. Replace the memory height switch, if the inspection result is not within the standard value.