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Power Rear Gate Touch Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Visually check the power rear gate touch sensor for cracks or damages, and replace as necessary.
  2. Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Connection diagram
    1 - 2 ON (with the sensor pressed) Less than 2 kΩ
    G09485117Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    OFF (always) Approx. 10 kΩ
  3. Replace the power rear gate touch sensor if the inspection result is not within the standard value.