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Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection

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On the vehicle inspection 

Preparation tool: 

Circuit tester 

  1. Check the continuity between push button ignition switch terminals.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification Connection diagram
    4 (COM) - 5 (GND) Always Continuity exists
    G09484736Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
    G09484737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
    G09484738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check the push button ignition switch operation when battery voltage is applied between the terminals of the push button ignition switch.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification Connection diagram
    11 (SWIL) - 5 (GND) Connect battery to the terminals Goes off → Red switch illumination light
    G09484739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    12 (INDS) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in green
    G09484740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    13 (INDW) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in orange
    G09484741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Replace the push button ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.