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Check Rear Gate Opener Button Circuit
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Check Rear Gate Opener Button Circuit
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
| Step | Check | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CHECK DATA MONITOR. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display the data of «R Gate Release SW input». < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Current Data. >
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
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Does the display change to OFF ←→ ON, when the rear gate opener button is operated? | Rear gate opener button is normal. | Go to step 2 . |
2 CHECK HARNESS.
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Is harness normal? | Go to step 3 . | Repair or replace the harness. |
| 3 CHECK HARNESS. Measure the resistance between the rear gate opener button connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal Model without keyless access with push button start (D47) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground: Model with keyless access with push button start (D77) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground: |
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω? | Go to step 4 . | Repair or replace the harness. |
| 4 CHECK REAR GATE OPENER BUTTON. Measure the resistance between terminals both when the rear gate opener button is pressed and when not pressed. Terminals Model without keyless access with push button start No. 1 (+) - No. 2 (-): Model with keyless access with push button start No. 1 (+) - No. 2 (-): |
Is the resistance less than 10 Ω when the switch is pressed and 1 MΩ or more when not pressed? | Replace the body integrated unit. < Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . > | Replace the rear gate opener button. |
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.