Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 7 (Lighting System): General Description: Specification
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| No. | Description | Capacity and wattage | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Headlight (model without SRH) | Daytime running light/low beam/high beam | 12 V - 7/20/25 W (LED) | (1) | ||
| Parking light/front turn signal light | 12 V - 8/28 W | 7444NA | ||||
| Front side marker lights | 12 V - 5 W | W5W | ||||
| (1) | Headlight (model with SRH) | Low beam/high beam | 12 V - 21/26 W (LED) | (1) | ||
| Front turn signal light | 12 V - 6.2 W (LED) | (1) | ||||
| Parking light/accessory light/daytime running light | 12 V - 0.4/0.6/4.6 W (LED) | (1) | ||||
| Front side marker lights | 12 V - 0.5 W (LED) | (1) | ||||
| (2) | Glove box light | 12 V (LED) | (1) | |||
| (3) | Side turn signal light | 12 V - 0.4 W (LED) | (1) | |||
| (4) | Vanity mirror light | 12 V - 2 W | - | |||
| (5) | Spot map light | 12 V - 8 W | - | |||
| (6) | Room light | 12 V - 8 W | - | |||
| (7) | Pocket light | 12 V (LED) | (1) | |||
| (8) | Front fog light | 12 V - 5.4 W (LED) | (1) | |||
| (9) | High-mounted stop light | 13.5 V - 1.5 W (LED) | (1) | |||
| (10) | Trunk room light | 12 V - 3.8 W | SAE#194 | |||
| (11) | License plate light | 12 V - 5 W | W5W | |||
| (12) | Rear combination light | Tail light/stop light | 12 V - 2.0/3.2 W (LED) | (1) | ||
| Rear turn signal light | 12 V - 21 W | WY21W | ||||
| Back-up light | 12 V - 2.4 W (LED) | (1) | ||||
| Rear side marker light | 12 V - 1.8 W (LED) | (1) | ||||
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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.
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