2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remote Control Mirror Switch: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the remote control mirror switch connector.
  2. Check the resistance between remote control mirror switch terminals.

    Preparation tool: Circuit tester 

    Fig 1: Identifying Remote Control Mirror Switch Connector Terminals
    G06653716Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Changeover switch RH
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      - OFF 1 MΩ or more
      1 - 12
      11 - 7      		 UP Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 11
      12 - 7      		 DOWN Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 9
      12 - 7      		 LEFT Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 12
      9 - 7      		 RIGHT Less than 1 Ω
    • Changeover switch LH
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      - OFF 1 MΩ or more
      1 - 14
      10 - 7      		 UP Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 10
      14 - 7      		 DOWN Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 8
      14 - 7      		 LEFT Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 14
      8 - 7      		 RIGHT Less than 1 Ω
    • Folding switch (model with electric retractable mirror)
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      - OFF 1 MΩ or more
      1 - 5
      2 - 7      		 Folding (LH) Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 6
      3 - 7      		 Folding (RH) Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 2
      5 - 7      		 Unfolding (LH) Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 3
      6 - 7      		 Unfolding (RH) Less than 1 Ω
  3. Replace the remote control mirror switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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