2005 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remote Control Mirror Switch: Inspection

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

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Control Mirror Switch Connector Terminals
G03752376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Change over switch left position:Β 

SWITCH POSITION SPECIFICATION

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF - More than 1 MΞ©
UP 7 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
DOWN 7 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
LEFT 9 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
RIGHT 9 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©

Change over switch right position:Β 

SWITCH POSITION SPECIFICATION

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF - More than 1 MΞ©
UP 6 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
DOWN 6 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
LEFT 8 and 4, 2 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©
RIGHT 8 and 2, 4 and 1 Less than 1 Ξ©

If defective, replace the switch.

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