Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the continuity between the connector terminals.
Preparation tool:
Circuit tester
Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification 4 (COM) - 5 (GND) Always Continuity exists 7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists 2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists - Check the push button ignition switch operation when battery voltage is applied between the connector terminals.CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side .
Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch .Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification 11 (SWIL) - 5 (GND) Connect battery to the terminals Turns off → Switch indicator lights in red 12 (INDS) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in green 13 (INDW) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in orange - Replace the push button ignition switch if it is found defective.