2007 Subaru Outback i, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

AT Steering Shift Switch: Inspection

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shift Switch Connector
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Step Check Yes No
1 SHIFT-UP SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK. 
  1. Press the shift-up switch.
  2. Measure the resistance between the shift switch connector terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 4 - No. 3: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 2.  Replace the steering shift switch.
2 SHIFT-DOWN SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK. 
  1. Press the shift-down switch.
  2. Measure the resistance between the shift switch connector terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 3 - No. 2: 

 Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? Go to step 3.  Replace the steering shift switch.
3 CHECK SHIFT SWITCH INSULATION. 
  1. Do not operate the shift switch.
  2. Measure the resistance between the shift switch connector terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 3 - No. 2: 

    No. 3 - No. 4: 

 Is the resistance 1 Ω? Steering shift switch is normal. Replace the steering shift switch.
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