Light Control Sensor: Inspection

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Inspection
  1. Connect the connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and set the lighting switch to the AUTO position.
  3. Measure the voltage between connector terminals.

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    Circuit testerΒ 

    Fig 1: Lighting Switch Connector Terminal Identification
    G10270682Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    2 (+) - 1 (-) Measure the voltage when the area around the sensor - automatic light, which was dark, becomes bright. Dark condition: Approx. 0.6 V or less
    Bright condition: Approx. 3.0 V or more
  4. Replace the sensor - automatic light if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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