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Power Window Control Switch: Inspection: Sub-Switch

SWITCH POWER WINDOW SUB FRONT 

  1. Measure the resistance between terminals of the switch power window sub front.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    • Base grade
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    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 2
    5 - 4
    OFF Less than 1 Ω
    2 - 3
    3 - 4
    1 - 3
    3 - 5
    1 MΩ or more
    3 - 2
    5 - 4
    Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
    1 - 2 1 MΩ or more
    1 - 2
    3 - 4
    Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
    4 - 5 1 MΩ or more
    • Other than base grade
    G12398775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    6 - 5 OFF Less than 1 Ω
    2 - 1
    2 - 5
    2 - 6
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 6 Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 5
    1 - 2
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 6
    1 - 2
    Auto UP Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 5
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 5 Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 6
    1 - 2
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 5
    1 - 2
    Auto DOWN Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 6
    1 MΩ or more
  2. Apply battery voltage between the switch power window sub front terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.
    CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side.
    CAUTION: Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.
    • Base grade
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    3 (+) - 1 (-)
    3 (+) - 5 (-)
    Apply battery voltage. Light ON
    • Other than base grade
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    7 (+) - 2 (-) Apply battery voltage. Light ON
  3. Replace the switch power window sub front if it is found defective from the inspection result.

SWITCH POWER WINDOW SUB REAR 

  1. Measure the resistance between terminals of the switch power window sub rear.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    • Base grade, except for base grade (model without telematics)
    G12398776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 2
    5 - 4
    OFF Less than 1 Ω
    2 - 3
    3 - 4
    1 - 3
    3 - 5
    1 MΩ or more
    3 - 2
    5 - 4
    Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
    1 - 2 1 MΩ or more
    1 - 2
    3 - 4
    Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
    4 - 5 1 MΩ or more
    • Except for base grade (model with telematics)
    G12398775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    5 - 6 OFF Less than 1 Ω
    2 - 5
    2 - 6
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 6 Manual UP Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 5
    1 MΩ or more
    2 - 5 Manual DOWN Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 6
    2 - 6
    1 MΩ or more
  2. Apply battery voltage between the switch power window sub rear terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.
    CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side.
    CAUTION: Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.
    • Base grade, except for base grade (model without telematics)
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    3 (+) - 1 (-)
    3 (+) - 5 (-)
    Apply battery voltage. Light ON
    • Except for base grade (model with telematics)
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    7 (+) - 2 (-) Apply battery voltage. Light ON
  3. Replace the switch power window sub rear if it is found defective from the inspection result.