Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Inspection

On the vehicle inspection 

Preparation tool: 

Circuit tester 

  1. Check the continuity between push button ignition switch terminals.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification Connection diagram
    4 (COM) - 5 (GND) Always Continuity exists
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    7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
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    2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
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  2. Check the push button ignition switch operation when battery voltage is applied between the terminals of the push button ignition switch.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification Connection diagram
    11 (SWIL) - 5 (GND) Connect battery to the terminals Goes off → Red switch illumination light
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    12 (INDS) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in green
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    13 (INDW) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in orange
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  3. Replace the push button ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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