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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Power Locks: Testing and Inspection
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
1. DOOR LOCK SWITCH (DRIVER'S DOOR)
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Disconnect connector of door switch.
3. Set switch to each position and check continuity between terminals as indicated in table.
2. ACTUATOR
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Disconnect connector of actuator.
3. Make sure that door link moves to LOCK or UNLOCK position when battery voltage is applied between terminals as described:
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No.2, and negative (-) terminal to terminal No.4 at a moment.
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No.4, and negative terminal (-) to terminal No.2 at a moment.
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Disconnect connector of door switch.
3. Set switch to each position and check continuity between terminals as indicated in table.
2. ACTUATOR
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Disconnect connector of actuator.
3. Make sure that door link moves to LOCK or UNLOCK position when battery voltage is applied between terminals as described:
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No.2, and negative (-) terminal to terminal No.4 at a moment.
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No.4, and negative terminal (-) to terminal No.2 at a moment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.