Power Window Sub-Switch Test

1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Power Window Sub-Switch Test

Remove power window sub-switch from door panel. Disconnect harness connector. Continuity should exist between specified switch terminals with switch in specified position. See appropriate POWER WINDOW SUB-SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST table. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If continuity does not exist between specified terminals, replace power window sub-switch.

Fig 1: Power Window Sub-Switch Terminals (Forester)
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