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VDC OFF Switch: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the VDC OFF switch connector.
  2. Check the resistance between the VDC OFF switch terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    • Model without power rear gate 
      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between VDC OFF Switch Terminals (Model Without Power Rear Gate) Shown in Connector End View
      G08314762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      2 - 3 Switch OFF 1 M or more
      Switch ON Less than 1
      • Model with power rear gate
      Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between VDC OFF Switch Terminals (Model With Power Rear Gate) Shown In Connector End View
      G09483450Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      1 - 2 Switch OFF 1 M or more
      Switch ON Less than 1
  3. Replace the VDC OFF switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.