Remove power mirror switch from center console. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect mirror switch connector. Check continuity between specified terminals of switch connector, with switch button in specified position(s). See Fig 1 . See POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FORESTER & IMPREZA) or POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (LEGACY) table. Replace switch if continuity is not as specified.

POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FORESTER & IMPREZA)

Switch Position

Terminal No.

Changeover Switch

⁽¹⁾

Mirror Switch ⁽²⁾

1 & 2

Down

1 & 4

Left

1 & 2

Right

1 & 4

⁽¹⁾	Information is not available from the manufacturer.

⁽²⁾	Changeover switch controls which mirror is activated. Both mirrors use same terminals for similar operational functions.

POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (LEGACY)

Switch Position

Terminal No.

Changeover Switch

⁽¹⁾

Mirror Switch ⁽²⁾

2 & 4

Down

1 & 4

Left

1 & 4

Right

2 & 4

⁽¹⁾	Information is not available from the manufacturer.

⁽²⁾	Changeover switch controls which mirror is activated. Both mirrors use same terminals for similar operational functions.

Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Switch Terminals

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

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• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Power Mirror Switch Test