Check Room Light Operation

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Check Room Light Operation
STEP CHECK SHEET

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK ROOM LIGHT OPERATION. 

Make sure the room light illuminates when the room light switch is turned to ON.

Does the room light illuminate? Go to step 2.  Check the room light circuit.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ROOM LIGHT AND BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. 
  1. Disconnect the body integrated unit harness connector and room light harness connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between the body integrated unit harness connector terminal and room light harness connector terminal.

Connector & terminal 

(B280) No. 3 - (R52) No. 2: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? The room light operation circuit is OK. Check the harness for open or short between body integrated unit and room light.
RENDER: 1.0x

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

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