2018 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Active Test: List

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Active test item Range Contents Execution condition
Lighting Low LH Output ON/OFF Forcibly turns on the headlight left side Low beam. When the battery is connected
Lighting Low RH Output ON/OFF Forcibly turns on the headlight right side Low beam. When the battery is connected
Lighting High LH Output ON/OFF Forcibly turns on the headlight left side High beam. When the battery is connected
Lighting High RH Output ON/OFF Forcibly turns on the headlight right side High beam. When the battery is connected
F Fog Light Output ON/OFF Forcibly turns on the F fog light. When the battery is connected
F Wiper Low Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the F wiper Low. When ignition switch is ON
F Wiper High Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the F wiper High. When ignition switch is ON
F Washer Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the F washer. When ignition switch is ON
R Wiper Output - - -
R Washer Output - - -
Wiper Deicer Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the wiper deicer. When ignition switch is ON
R Defogger Output ON/OFF Forcibly activates the R defogger. When ignition switch is ON
Outside Buzzer Output Stop, 1 - 7 Forcibly activates the external buzzer. With backup fuse
Head Lamp Washer Output - - -
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