Rear Gate Opener Button: Inspection

2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the rear gate opener button connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between rear gate opener button terminals.

    Preparation tool: Circuit tester 

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Gate Opener Button Connector Terminals
    G06653907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    5 - 6 Open Less than 1 Ω
    Close 1 MΩ or more
  3. Replace the rear gate opener button if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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