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Check Stop Light Switch

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  1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.

    Preparation tool: Circuit tester 

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Stop Light Switch Terminals
    G06653415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    2 - 3 When brake pedal is depressed Less than 1 Ω
    When brake pedal is released 1 MΩ or more
  3. Replace the stop light switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.