Switch Assembly

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Switch Assembly

Be sure there is continuity between the terminals S and M, and between terminal S and ground. See Fig 1 . Use circuit tester (set in "ohm"). Also check to be sure there is no continuity between terminal M and B.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals "S" & "M"
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