Check Hazard Light Operation

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Check Hazard Light Operation
HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION CHECKING PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION. 
Make sure the hazard light blinks when hazard switch is turned to ON.
Does the hazard light blink? Go to step 2.  Check the hazard light circuit.
2 CHECK OUTPUT TO HAZARD LIGHT. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the key warning switch harness connector.
  3. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  5. Select {Integ. unit} from main menu.
  6. Select {ECM customizing}.
  7. Check {Hazard answer-back setup}, and then switch to ON setting if necessary.
  8. Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
  9. When operate the LOCK/UNLOCK button of transmitter, check the hazard output signal of body integrated unit.
Is output signal is present when operating the transmitter LOCK/UNLOCK button? Go to step 3.  Check the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >
3 CHECK CIRCUIT OF HAZARD LIGHT. 
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of body integrated unit.
  2. Disconnect the turn signal and hazard unit harness connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between harness connector terminals.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B280) No. 12 - (B32) No. 8: 

Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Check the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . > Repair the harness.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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