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2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cruise Control Command Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Connector Terminals

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions		Standard
3 - 9	CANCEL SET/- RES/+	All OFF	Approx. 4020 Ω
	CANCEL	ON	Less than 1 Ω
	SET/-	ON	Approx. 250 Ω
	RES/+	ON	Approx. 1470 Ω
4 - 9	CRUISE (MAIN)	OFF	1 MΩ or more
4 - 9	CRUISE (MAIN)	ON	Less than 1 Ω

Apply battery voltage between the connector terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
10 (+) - 11 (-)	Apply battery voltage.	Light ON

Replace the cruise control command switch assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard.

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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.