2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Switch

Measure switch resistance.

POWER WINDOW CONTROL MAIN SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - DRIVER'S SWITCH

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
UP 12 and 1, 2 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
OFF 1 and 2 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 12 and 2, 1 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
AUTO DOWN 12 and 2, 1 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
POWER WINDOW CONTROL MAIN SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT PASSENGER'S SWITCH

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
UP 12 and 5, 6 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
OFF 5 and 6 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 12 and 6, 5 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
POWER WINDOW CONTROL MAIN SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR LEFT SWITCH

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
UP 12 and 9, 10 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
OFF 9 and 10 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 12 and 10, 9 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
POWER WINDOW CONTROL MAIN SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR RIGHT SWITCH

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
UP 12 and 14, 13 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
OFF 14 and 13 and 7 Less than 1 ohm
DOWN 12 and 13, 14 and 7 Less than 1 ohm

If NG, replace the main switch.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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