Rear Gate Latch Assembly: Inspection

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.

Disconnect the rear gate lock actuator harness connector.

Connect the battery to rear gate lock actuator terminals.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Gate Lock Actuator Connector

TERMINALS AND ACTUATOR OPERATION REFERENCE

Terminal No.	Actuator operation
No. 2 (+) and No. 1 (-)	Unlock → Lock
No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-)	Lock → Unlock

Replace the rear gate latch assembly if faulty.

Check the cable of the rear gate handle for deformation.
Check the lever and cable of the rear gate handle for smooth operation.