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Lighting System: Other Subaru Outback BP

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PRECAUTIONS

  1. Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect battery ground cable. When replacing radio, control module, and other parts provided with memory functions, record memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory will be erased.
  2. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly, unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Adjust parts to the given specifications.
  4. Connect connectors and hoses securely during reassembly.
  5. After reassembly, make sure functional parts operate smoothly.
WARNINGAirbag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. All airbag system wiring harnesses and connectors are yellow. Do not use electric test equipment on these circuits. Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and switches.

GENERAL TOOLS

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
Circuit TesterUsed for measuring resistance and voltage.

GENERAL TOOLS SPECIFICATION

HEADLIGHT 2-LIGHT MODEL

Refer to HEADLIGHTS , Headlight System.

HEADLIGHT 4-LIGHT MODEL

Refer to HEADLIGHTS , Headlight System.

CLEARANCE LIGHT AND ILLUMINATION LIGHT

Refer to HEADLIGHTS , Headlight System.

HEADLIGHT RELAY

Measure headlight relay resistance between terminals while connecting terminal No. 4 to battery positive terminal No. 3 to battery ground terminal.

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Scheme 56: HEADLIGHT RELAY
Scheme 56: HEADLIGHT RELAY
CurrentTerminal No.Standard
Flow1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
No flowMore than 1 Mohm

CURRENT TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY

Measure tail and illumination relay resistance between terminals while connecting terminal No. 4 to battery positive terminal No. 3 to battery ground terminal.

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Scheme 57: TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY
Scheme 57: TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY
CurrentTerminal No.Standard
Flow1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
No flowMore than 1 Mohm

CURRENT TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

FRONT FOG LIGHT 4 CYLINDER ENGINE MODEL

Refer to HEADLIGHTS . .

FRONT FOG LIGHT 6 CYLINDER ENGINE MODEL

Refer to HEADLIGHTS . .

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

Measure front fog light switch resistance.

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Scheme 58: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 58: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
ON3 and 5Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY

Measure front fog light relay resistance between terminals while connecting terminal No. 4 to battery positive terminal and terminal No. 3 to battery ground terminal.

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Scheme 59: FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY
Scheme 59: FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY
CurrentTerminal No.Standard
Flow1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
No flowMore than 1 Mohm

CURRENT TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND HAZARD LIGHT

Refer to HEADLIGHTS . .

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Refer to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

HAZARD SWITCH

Measure hazard switch resistance.

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Scheme 60: HAZARD SWITCH
Scheme 60: HAZARD SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF6 and 7Less than 1 ohm
ON1, 3 and 4Less than 1 ohm
7 and 8Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD MODULE

Connect battery and turn signal light bulb to the module, as shown in the figure. The module is properly functioning if it blinks when power is supplied to the circuit.

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Scheme 61: TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD MODULE
Scheme 61: TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD MODULE

BACK-UP LIGHT

Refer to HEADLIGHTS . .

BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (M/T)

Measure back-up light switch resistance.

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Scheme 62: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (M/T)
Scheme 62: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (M/T)
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When shift lever is set in reverse position1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
Other positionsMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

INHIBITOR SWITCH (A/T)

Measure inhibitor switch resistance.

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Scheme 63: INHIBITOR SWITCH (A/T)
Scheme 63: INHIBITOR SWITCH (A/T)
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When select lever is set in "R" position1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
Other positionsMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

STOP LIGHT SEDAN MODEL

Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTS , Stop Light System.

STOP LIGHT WAGON MODEL

Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTS , Stop Light System.

STOP LIGHT (PICKUP MODEL)

Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTS , Stop Light System.

STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Measure stop light switch resistance.

Scheme 64

Scheme 64: STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 64: STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When brake pedal is depressed1 and 2: Without cruise control 2 and 3: With cruise controlLess than 1 ohm
When brake pedal is releasedMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

INTERIOR LIGHT

Refer to INTERIOR LIGHTS , in Compartment Light System.

DOOR SWITCH

Measure door switch resistance.

Scheme 65

Scheme 65: DOOR SWITCH
Scheme 65: DOOR SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When door is open1 and 3Less than 1 ohm.
When door is closedMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

REAR GATE LATCH SWITCH

Measure rear gate latch switch.

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When rear gate is open1 and 2Less than 1 ohm.
When rear gate is closedMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

TRUNK ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure trunk room light switch.

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
When trunk lid is open1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
When trunk lid is closedMore than 1 Mohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

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Scheme 66: REMOVAL
Scheme 66: REMOVAL

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  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-216282-S18724451252006011800000) , Instrument Panel Assembly.
  3. Remove screws which secure upper column cover to lower column cover.
  4. Disconnect connector from combination switch.
  5. Remove screws which secure switch and remove switch.

LIGHTING SWITCH

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
Tail14 and 16Less than 1 ohm
Head13, 14 and 16Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

DIMMER AND PASSING SWITCH

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
Passing7, 8 and 16Less than 1 ohm
Low beam16 and 17Less than 1 ohm
High beam7 and 16Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
Left1 and 2Less than 1 ohm
NeutralMore than 1 Mohm
Right2 and 3Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

PARKING SWITCH

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFF2 and 4Less than 1 ohm
ON1 and 4Less than 1 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

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Scheme 68: REMOVAL
Scheme 68: REMOVAL

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  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove duct (A) (when right side headlight is removed).
  3. Disconnect headlight harness connector Single-bulb type Dual-bulb type
  4. Remove three bolts and disconnect connectors, and then detach headlight assembly.

HEADLIGHT AIMING

Note. As this headlight is the "VISUAL AIMING TYPE", it is possible to adjust aiming only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.

CAUTIONTurn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming. If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on for more than two minutes.

Note. Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the following: The area around the headlight has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation. Vehicle is parked on level ground. The inflation pressure of tires is correct. Vehicle's gas tank is fully charged. Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension. Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern to the following positions on the screen.

Note. Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting screw (A).

Single-bulb type

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Dual-bulb type

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Single-bulb headlight

Dual-bulb headlight

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OUTBACK

  1. Remove fog light assembly. Refer to «OUTBACK»(ref-216275-S30073873452006011800000) , REMOVAL, Front Fog Light Assembly.
  2. Disconnect harness connector.
  3. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise, and then remove the bulb.

WAGON

  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove two rear quarter trim covers.
  3. Remove two nuts and then remove rear combination light while disconnecting connector.

Note. Before removing the nuts, apply a few turns of butyl tape to the tip of the service tool. This prevents the nuts from falling during removal.

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Scheme 76: PICKUP
Scheme 76: PICKUP

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  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Open tail gate.
  3. Remove bolt cover.
  4. Remove bolt and detach rear combination light assembly by pulling to the rear.

SPOT LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-216275-S31418226052006011800000) , General Description.
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.

SPOT LIGHT SWITCH

Measure spot light resistance.

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
ON1 and 218+/-5.4ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

Scheme 78

Scheme 78: REMOVAL
Scheme 78: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove lens (A) and room light mounting screws (B).
  3. Disconnect harness connectors and remove the light.

ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-216275-S31418226052006011800000) , General Description.
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.

ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure room light switch resistance.

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Scheme 79: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 79: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
ON1 and 31.5+/-0.5 ohm
DOOR1 and 21.5+/-0.5 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

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Scheme 80: REMOVAL
Scheme 80: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove lens (A) and luggage room light mounting screws (B).
  3. Disconnect harness connectors and remove luggage room light.

LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-216275-S31418226052006011800000) , General Description.
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.

LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH

Measure luggage room light resistance.

Scheme 81

Scheme 81: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 81: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
ON1 and 31.5+/-0.5 ohm
DOOR1 and 21.5+/-0.5 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

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Scheme 82: REMOVAL
Scheme 82: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Disconnect harness connectors and remove trunk room light.

CARGO LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-216275-S31418226052006011800000) , General Description.
  3. If the requirement is not satisfied, replace it with a new one.

CARGO LIGHT SWITCH

Measure resistance of cargo light switch.

Switch positionTerminal No.Standard
OFFMore than 1 Mohm
ON3 and 51.5+/-0.5 ohm

SWITCH POSITION TERMINAL NO AND STANDARD

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