Remote Control Mirror Switch: Inspection

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Inspection

Move rearview mirror switch to each position and check continuity between terminals.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals
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CHANGE OVER SWITCH LEFT POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
NEUTRAL All terminals More than 1 Mohm
UP 7 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 7 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
LEFT 9 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
RIGHT 9 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
CHANGE OVER SWITCH RIGHT POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
NEUTRAL All terminals More than 1 Mohm
UP 6 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 6 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
LEFT 8 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 ohm
RIGHT 8 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 ohm

If NG, replace the switch.

RENDER: 1.0x

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