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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 54 (SECURITY AND LOCKS)PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCHINSPECTION

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On the vehicle inspection

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

Check the continuity between push button ignition switch terminals.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification	Connection diagram
4 (COM) - 5 (GND)	Always	Continuity exists	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND)	Push button ignition switch released → pressed	Continuity exists	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND)	Push button ignition switch released → pressed	Continuity exists	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
12 (INDS) - 5 (GND)		Turns off → Switch indicator lights in green	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
13 (INDW) - 5 (GND)		Turns off → Switch indicator lights in orange	Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Replace the push button ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.