2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Switch

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  1. Remove the main switch. <Ref. to MAIN SWITCH , REMOVAL, Power Window Control Switch. >
  2. Measure the switch resistance.
Fig 1: Identifying Main Switch Connector Terminals
G05663588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFICATIONS

  Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Driver's side UP 14 and 16 13 and 19 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 14 and 13
14 and 16		 1 MΩ or more
17 and 18 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 14 and 13
16 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
AUTO DOWN 14 and 13
16 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
Passenger's side UP 14 and 8
12 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 14 and 12
14 and 8		 1 MΩ or more
8 and 12
8 and 19
12 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 14 and 12
8 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
Rear LH UP 14 and 7
5 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 14 and 7
14 and 5		 1 MΩ or more
19 and 7
19 and 5
7 and 5		 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 14 and 5
7 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
Rear RH UP 14 and 1
3 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω
OFF 14 and 1
14 and 3		 1 MΩ or more
19 and 3
19 and 1
3 and 1		 Less than 1 Ω
DOWN 14 and 3
1 and 19		 Less than 1 Ω

Replace the main switch if faulty.

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