Switch Assembly Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Test period of each test must be within short time (3 - 5 seconds).
- Vacuum test
Disconnect the harness from terminal M and connect it as shown in the figure. Make sure the pinion gear sticks out.
- Hold test
Make sure the pinion gear remains stick out even after disconnecting terminal M in the above condition.
- Return test
Connect the positive terminal to terminal S and the negative terminal to terminal M and starter body to pull the pinion gear at the main contact point. Make sure the pinion gear returns to its original position when the terminal S is disconnected.