2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Switch Power Window Sub Rear

  1. Measure the resistance between terminals of the switch power window sub rear.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    • Front seats auto specification
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      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      1 - 2
      5 - 4      		 OFF Less than 1 Ω
      2 - 3
      3 - 4
      1 - 3
      3 - 5      		 1 MΩ or more
      3 - 2
      5 - 4      		 Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
      1 - 2 1 MΩ or more
      1 - 2
      3 - 4      		 Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
      4 - 5 1 MΩ or more
    • All seats auto specification
      G12398775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      6 - 5 OFF Less than 1 Ω
      2 - 1
      2 - 5
      2 - 6      		 1 MΩ or more
      2 - 6 Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
      5 - 6
      2 - 5
      1 - 2      		 1 MΩ or more
      2 - 6
      1 - 2      		 Auto UP Less than 1 Ω
      5 - 6
      2 - 5      		 1 MΩ or more
      2 - 5 Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
      5 - 6
      2 - 6
      1 - 2      		 1 MΩ or more
      2 - 5
      1 - 2      		 Auto DOWN Less than 1 Ω
      5 - 6
      2 - 6      		 1 MΩ or more
  2. Apply battery voltage between the switch power window sub rear terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.
    CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, make sure that each polarity (positive (+) and negative (-)) is properly connected.
    Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.
    • Front seats auto specification
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      3 (+) - 1 (-)
      3 (+) - 5 (-)      		 Apply battery voltage. Light ON
    • All seats auto specification
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      7 (+) - 2 (-) Apply battery voltage. Light ON
  3. Replace the switch power window sub rear if it is found defective from the inspection result.
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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.