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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY AND LOCKSKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMINSPECTIONCHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION

2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Check Ignition Switch Illumination

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Check Ignition Switch Illumination

STEP CHECK SHEET

Step

Check

Yes

1. CHECK FUSE.

Remove and visually check the fuse No. 14 (in the main fuse box).

Is the fuse blown out?

Replace the fuse with a new one.

Go to step 2.

2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY.

Disconnect the ignition switch illumination harness connector.
Measure the voltage between the harness connector terminal and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

(B224) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

Is the voltage more than 10 V?

Go to step 3.

Check the harness for open circuits and shorts between the ignition switch illumination and fuse.

3. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT.

Disconnect the harness connector of body integrated unit and ignition switch illumination harness connector.
Measure the resistance between body integrated unit harness connector terminal and ignition switch illumination harness connector terminal.

Connector & terminal

(B280) No. 4 - (B224) No. 1:

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

Replace the ignition switch illumination bulb with a new one. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Ignition Switch Illumination. >

Check the harness for open circuits and shorts between the body integrated unit and ignition switch illumination.

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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