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Check Trunk Opener Switch Circuit

  1. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .

    Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display the data of «R Gate Release SW input». Ref. to BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>READ CURRENT DATA>OPERATION .

    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".

    Does the display switch between OFF ←→ ON when the trunk opener switch is operated?

    Yes

    The trunk opener switch is normal.

    No

    Go to  2 .

  2. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Disconnect the connectors of body integrated unit and trunk opener switch.
    2. Check the harness between the body integrated unit connector and trunk opener switch.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i171) No. 6 - (i258) No. 1:

    Is harness normal?

    Yes

    Go to  3 .

    No

    Repair or replace the harness.

  3. CHECK HARNESS  .

    Measure the resistance between the trunk opener switch connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i258) No. 4 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

    Yes

    Go to  4 .

    No

    Repair or replace the harness.

  4. CHECK TRUNK OPENER SWITCH  .

    Measure the resistance between terminals both when trunk opener switch is pressed and when not pressed.

    Terminals 

    No. 1 - No. 4:

    Is the resistance less than 10 Ω when the switch is pressed and 1 MΩ or more when not pressed?

    Yes

    Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Body Integrated Unit .

    No

    Replace the trunk opener switch.