Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection

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

    Preparation tool:Β 

    Circuit tester

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    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    4 (COM) - 5 (GND) Always Continuity exists
    7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released β†’ pressed Continuity exists
    2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released β†’ pressed Continuity exists
  2. Check the switch - push button start operation when battery voltage is applied between the connector terminals.
    CAUTION:

    When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side.Β 


    Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    11 (SWIL) - 5 (GND) Connect battery to the terminals Turns off β†’ Switch indicator lights in red
    12 (INDS) - 5 (GND) Turns off β†’ Switch indicator lights in green
    13 (INDW) - 5 (GND) Turns off β†’ Switch indicator lights in orange
  3. Replace the switch - push button start if it is found defective.
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