Combination Switch (Light): Inspection

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Inspection
  1. Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

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    • Lighting switch (except for C5 model)
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      18 - 12
      19 - 12
      20 - 12
      Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
      19 - 12 Switch AUTO Less than 1 Ω
      18 - 12 Switch 1 (TAIL) Less than 1 Ω
      18 - 12
      20 - 12
      Switch 2 (HEAD) Less than 1 Ω
    • Lighting switch (C5 model)
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      18 - 12 Switch OFF Less than 1 Ω
      18 - 12
      19 - 12
      20 - 12
      Switch AUTO 1 MΩ or more
      19 - 12 Switch 1 (TAIL) Less than 1 Ω
      19 - 12
      20 - 12
      Switch 2 (HEAD) Less than 1 Ω
    • Dimmer & passing switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      11 - 12
      17 - 12
      Switch PASS Less than 1 Ω
      11 - 12 Switch UP Less than 1 Ω
    • Turn signal switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      13 - 12 Switch TURN (RH) Less than 1 Ω
      15 - 12 Switch TURN (LH) Less than 1 Ω
    • Front fog light switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      4 - 3 Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
      Switch ON Less than 1 Ω
  2. Replace the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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