Cruise Control Command Switch: Inspection

2004 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, EJ259SECTION Inspection

Measure cruise control command switch resistance.

Fig 1: Measuring Cruise Control Command Switch Resistance
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Check continuity between cruise control command switch terminals.

TERMINAL SELECTOR POSITION CHART

Switch Position Terminal No. Standard
CANCEL ON 1 (+) and 2 (-) Less than 1 ohm
ON 1 (+) and 3 (-) Less than 1 ohm
SET/COAST OFF 1 and 2 More than 1 ohm
ON 1 and 2 Less than 1 ohm
RESUME/ACCEL OFF 1 and 3 More than 1 ohm
ON 1 and 3 Less than 1 ohm

If NG, replace cruise control command switch.

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