Trunk Opener Switch: Inspection: Notes

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Notes
  1. Disconnect the trunk opener button connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between trunk opener button terminals.

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    Circuit testerΒ 

    Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Opener Button Terminals
    G06653910Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    4 - 2 Open Less than 1 Ξ©
    Close 1 MΞ© or more
  3. Replace the trunk opener button if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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