2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Specification

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  • Model without push button ignition switch
    Item Connector No. Terminal No. Input/Output signal
    Measured value and measuring conditions
    Battery power supply B281 6 9 - 16 V
    7
    i84 6
    Ignition power supply B280 32 10 - 15 V when ignition switch is at ACC.
    B281 3 10 - 15 V when ignition switch is at ON or START.
    TCM ("P" range) i84 27 Can not be measured because of digital communication
    35
    Stop light and brake switch B280 10 9 - 16 V when the stop light & brake switch is ON.
    0 V when the stop light & brake switch is OFF.
    "P" range switch B281 18 Less than 1.5 V when select lever is in "P" range.
    8 V or more when select lever is in positions other than "P" range.
    Solenoid unit signal B281 5 8.5 - 16 V when shift lock is released
    0 V when shift lock is operating.
    Key warning switch signal B280 4 9 - 16 V when key is inserted.
    0 V when key is removed.
    Key lock solenoid signal B281 4 7.5 - 16 V when the key is inserted with the select lever shifted in positions other than "P" range.
    0 V at other conditions than above.
    Ground B280 1 -
    i84 1
  • Model with push button ignition switch
    Item Connector No. Terminal No. Input/Output signal
    Measured value and measuring conditions
    Battery power supply B281 6 9 - 16 V
    7
    i84 6
    Ignition power supply B280 32 10 - 15 V when ignition switch is at ACC.
    B281 3 10 - 15 V when ignition switch is at ON or START.
    TCM ("P" range) i84 27 Can not be measured because of digital communication
    35
    Stop light and brake switch B280 10 9 - 16 V when the stop light & brake switch is ON.
    0 V when the stop light & brake switch is OFF.
    "P" range switch B281 18 Less than 1.5 V when select lever is in "P" range.
    8 V or more when select lever is in positions other than "P" range.
    Solenoid unit signal B281 5 8.5 - 16 V when shift lock is released
    0 V when shift lock is operating.
    Ground B280 1 -
    i84 1
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