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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORSWITCHES
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard
Electrical Component Locator: Switches
2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| A/C Pressure Switch (2.5L) (B10) | On A/C receiver-drier. See Figure. |
| Back-Up Light Switch (2.5L) (B24) | On transfer case. See Figure. |
| Brake Fluid Level Switch (2.5L) (B16) | In brake master cylinder. See Figure. |
| Buckle Switch (AB51) | In seat belt buckle. See Figure. |
| Clutch Switch (W/ Cruise) (B106) | On clutch pedal bracket. See Figure. |
| Clutch Switch (W/O Cruise) (B107) | On clutch pedal bracket. See Figure. |
| Evaporator Thermo Switch (B88) | Behind right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Front Door Switch LH (Sedan) (R9) | On left "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Front Door Switch LH (Wagon) (R9) | On left "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Front Door Switch RH (Sedan) (R12) | On right "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Front Door Switch RH (Wagon) (R12) | On right "A" pillar. See Figure. |
| Front Seat Belt Switch (Sedan) (R8) | In respective seat belt assembly. See Figure. |
| Front Seat Belt Switch (Wagon) (R8) | In respective seat belt assembly. See Figure. |
| Ignition Switch (B72) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Inhibitor Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (Low Emissions) (T7) | Top of transmission. See Figure. |
| Inhibitor Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (T7) | Top of transmission. See Figure. |
| Inhibitor Switch (2.5L Turbo) (T7) | Top of transmission. See Figure. |
| Inhibitor Switch (3.0L) (T7) | Top of transmission. See Figure. |
| Neutral Position Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (B391) | At front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L, Non-Turbo) (E11) | Upper front center of engine. See Figure. |
| Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (Low Emissions) (E11) | Upper front center of engine. See Figure. |
| Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Turbo) (E11) | Upper front center of engine. See Figure. |
| Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L) (E11) | On right front of engine. See Figure. |
| Parking Brake Switch (Wagon) (R4) | On parking brake assembly. See Figure. |
| Parking Switch (Sedan) (R4) | At base of parking brake lever. See Figure. |
| Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (E19) | On power steering oil pump. See Figure. |
| Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Non-Turbo) (Low Emissions) (E19) | On power steering oil pump. See Figure. |
| Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Turbo) (E19) | On power steering oil pump. See Figure. |
| Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L) (E19) | On power steering oil pump. See Figure. |
| Rear Door Switch LH (Sedan) (R22) | On left "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Rear Door Switch LH (Wagon) (R22) | On left "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Rear Door Switch RH (Sedan) (R16) | On right "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Rear Door Switch RH (Wagon) (R16) | On right "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Rear Gate Latch Switch (Wagon) (D46) | Bottom center of rear gate. See Figure. |
| Stop & Brake Switch (W/ Cruise Control) (B65) | On brake pedal bracket. See Figure. |
| Variable Valve Lift Diagnosis Oil Pressure Switch LH (E72) | Left rear of engine. See Figure. |
| Variable Valve Lift Diagnosis Oil Pressure Switch RH (E71) | Right rear of engine. See Figure. |
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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.