2005 Subaru Outback XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Sub Switch

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL SPECIFICATION (DRIVER'S SEAT)

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Driver's seat UP 10 and 2, 7 and 1 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 2 and 7, 1 and 2 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 10 and 1, 7 and 2 Less than 1 Ω
AUTO DOWN 10 and 1, 7 and 2 Less than 1 Ω
SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL SPECIFICATION (PASSENGER'S SEAT)

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Passenger's seat UP 10 and 14, 7 and 11 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 7 and 14, 7 and 11 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 10 and 11, 7 and 14 Less than 1 Ω
SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL SPECIFICATION (REAR SEAT RH)

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Rear seat RH UP 10 and 13, 7 and 12 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 7 and 13, 7 and 12 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 10 and 12, 7 and 13 Less than 1 Ω
SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL SPECIFICATION (REAR SEAT LH)

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Rear seat LH UP 10 and 8, 7 and 9 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 7 and 8, 7 and 9 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 9 and 10, 7 and 8 Less than 1 Ω

Replace the main switch if faulty.



Measure switch resistance.

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Terminal
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SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL SPECIFICATION (PASSENGER'S SEAT AND REAR)

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Passenger's seat and rear UP 2 and 3, 4 and 5 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 1 and 2, 4 and 5 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 1 and 2, 3 and 4 Less than 1 Ω

Replace the sub switch if faulty.

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