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Lighting System: Other Subaru Outback BR

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CAUTION

  1. Before removing or installing parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
  2. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Adjust parts to the given specifications.
  4. Connect the connectors securely when reassembling.
  5. After reassembly, make sure that the functional parts operate normally.
  6. The airbag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. Color of the airbag system wiring harness and connector is yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
  7. Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and switches.

GENERAL TOOL

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
Circuit testerUsed for measuring resistance and voltage.
TORX® T30Used for removing/installing driver's airbag module.

GENERAL TOOL CHART

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Scheme 68: LOCATION
Scheme 68: LOCATION
Main Fuse BoxFuse 15A (front combination light RH)(A)
Fuse 15A (front combination light LH)(B)
Fuse 10A (front combination light LH)(C)
Fuse 10A (front combination light RH)(D)
Headlight relay (Hi)(E)
Fuse 10A (front fog light LH)(F)
Fuse 10A (front fog light RH)(G)
Front fog light relay(H)
Fuse 10 A (rear combination light)(I)
Tail and illumination relay(J)
Headlight relay (Lo)(K)
Relay & fuse boxFuse 15A (trailer connector)(L)
Back-up light relay(M)
Fuse 7.5A (turn signal & hazard unit)(N)
Fuse 7.5A (inhibitor switch, back-up light relay)(0)

RELAY AND FUSE REFERENCE

CHECK FUSE

  1. Remove the fuse and check visually.
  2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse.

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Scheme 69: CHECK RELAY
Scheme 69: CHECK RELAY
  1. Check the resistance between relay terminals. RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification Circuit 1 - 2 Always 1 Mohms or more 1 - 2 Apply battery voltage between 4 - 3 terminal. Less than 1ohms
  2. Replace the relay if it is found defective.

AUTO HEADLIGHT SYSTEM CHECK

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE Step Check Yes No 1 CHECK HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. Set the lighting switch to the switch 1 (TAIL) and switch 2 (HEAD). Do the tail and headlight illuminate? Go to step 2 . Check the combination switch (light) and headlight bulb. 2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor". On « System Selection Menu» display, select {Integ. unit mode}. Select the {Lighting AUTO input) from {Current Data Display & Save}. Does the display switch between OFF <=>ON when the lighting switch is moved to AUTO position? Go to step 3 . Go to step 7 . 3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL. From {Current Data Display & Save}, select {Illumination Sensor Output}. Light up the darkness around light control sensor. Is the value depending on the brightness output? (darkness: 47 - 53 Hz) Check and replace the body integrated unit. Inspection: Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Replacement: Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . Go to step 4 . 4 CHECK HARNESS. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector and light control sensor connector. Check the continuity between body integrated unit connector and light control sensor connector. Connector & terminal (B280) No. 9 - (i194) No. 6: (B280) No. 19 - (i194) No. 4: (B280) No. 29 - (i194) No. 3: Is there continuity? Go to step 5 . Repair or replace the harness. 5 CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT. Connect the body integrated unit connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Measure the voltage between the body integrated unit. Connector & terminal (B280) No. 9 (+) - No. 29 (-): Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 6 . Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . 6 CHECK LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR. Connect the light control sensor connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Set the lighting switch to AUTO position. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor, and read the waveform data between light control sensor connector. Connector & terminal (i194) No. 5 - No. 3: Is waveform normal? (Interval of A becomes shorter as the surrounding becomes brighter.) Go to step 7 . Replace the light control sensor. 7 CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT). Check the combination switch (light). Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light). Is the combination switch (light) normal? Go to step 8 . Replace the combination switch (light). 8 CHECK HARNESS. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector and light control sensor connector. Check the continuity between body integrated unit connector and light control sensor connector. Connector & terminal (B71) No. 14 - (B281) No. 16: Is there continuity? Check and replace the body integrated unit. Inspection: Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . Replacement: Ref. to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . Repair or replace the harness

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Scheme 70: AUTO HEADLIGHT SYSTEM CHECK
Scheme 70: AUTO HEADLIGHT SYSTEM CHECK

CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH

Measure the resistance between lighting switch terminals. Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

CHECK DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH

Measure the resistance between dimmer & passing switch terminals. Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

NOTE

For operation procedures of each component of the headlight system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Headlight Assembly: Ref. to «HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S39414677742010091900000) .
  2. Headlight bulb: Ref. to «HEADLIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S22357863602010091900000) .
  3. Combination switch (light): Ref. to «COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)»(ref-371943-S30944775302010091900000) .
  4. Light control sensor: Ref. to «LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR»(ref-371943-S17932240872010091900000) .

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM CHECK

StepCheckYesNo
1 CHECK DTC. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor". On « System Selection Menu» display, select {Integ. unit mode}. Select the {Diagnostic Code(s) Display}.Is DTC displayed?Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.Go to step 2 .
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL. From the state in step 1), select {Integ. unit mode}. Select the following input signals. Parking Brake Switch Input Shift Position Lighting II Switch InputIs the input signal normal?Go to step 3 .Check the defective part.
3 CHECK RELAY. Check the daytime running light relay.Is the relay OK?Go to step 4 .Replace the relay.
4 CHECK HARNESS.Is harness normal?Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to REMOVAL , Body Integrated Unit.Repair or replace the harness.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

For operation procedures of each component of the daytime running light system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Headlight Assembly: Ref. to «DAY TIME RUNNING RESISTOR»(ref-371943-S34644635512010091900000) .
  2. Daytime running resistor: Ref. to «DAY TIME RUNNING RESISTOR»(ref-371943-S34644635512010091900000) .

Measure the resistance between lighting switch terminals. Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

For operation procedures of each component of the clearance light & illumination light system, refer to the respective articles.

  1. Combination switch (light): Ref. to «COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)»(ref-371943-S30944775302010091900000) .
  2. Clearance light/parking light bulb: Ref. to «CLEARANCE/PARKING LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S27440477542010091900000) .
  3. License plate light: Ref. to «LICENSE PLATE LIGHT»(ref-371943-S38002451732010091900000) .
  4. Ignition switch illumination: Ref. to «IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION»(ref-371943-S37825654822010091900000) .

CHECK FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

Measure the resistance between front fog light switch terminals. Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

For operation procedures of each component of the front fog light system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Combination switch (light): Ref. to «COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)»(ref-371943-S30944775302010091900000) .
  2. Front fog light assembly: Ref. to «FRONT FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S16634922072010091900000) .
  3. Front fog light bulb: Ref. to «FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S11756489372010091900000) .

CHECK TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Measure the resistance between turn signal switch terminals. Ref. to INSPECTION , Combination Switch (Light).

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Scheme 71: CHECK HAZARD SWITCH
Scheme 71: CHECK HAZARD SWITCH

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  1. Remove the A/C control panel. Manual A/C model: Ref. to «MANUAL A/C MODEL»(ref-371912-S10202520492010091900000) , REMOVAL, Control Panel. Auto A/C model: Ref. to «AUTO A/C MODEL»(ref-371912-S29341539262010091900000) , REMOVAL, Control Panel.
  2. Measure the resistance between hazard switch terminals. Preparation tool: Circuit tester AUTO A/C MODEL SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification 1 - 2 Switch OFF 1 Mohms or more Switch ON Less than 1 ohms MANUAL A/C MODEL SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification 4 - 5 Switch OFF 1 Mohms or more Switch ON Less than 1 ohms
  3. Replace the A/C control panel if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

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Scheme 73: CHECK TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD MODULE
Scheme 73: CHECK TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD MODULE
  1. Remove the turn signal and hazard module.
  2. Apply battery voltage to the turn signal and hazard module.
  3. Connect the turn signal bulb to check if the bulb flashes. SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification 4 (+) - 8 (-) Connect battery to the terminals Blinking 2, 3 (+) - battery (-) Connect bulb to terminals
  4. If the bulb does not operate normally, replace the turn signal and hazard module.

For operation procedures of each component of the turn signal and hazard light system, refer to the respective articles.

  1. Combination switch (light): Ref. to «COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT)»(ref-371943-S30944775302010091900000) .
  2. Front turn signal light bulb: Ref. to «FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S07274896612010091900000) .
  3. Side turn signal light assembly: Ref. to «SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S33920007182010091900000) .
  4. Rear combination light assembly: Ref. to «REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S04478117752010091900000) .
  5. Rear turn signal light bulb: Ref. to «REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S16843032922010091900000) .

For operation procedures of each component of the back-up light system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Rear combination light assembly: Ref. to «REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S04478117752010091900000) .
  2. Rear finisher light assembly: Ref. to «REAR FINISHER LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S32069857722010091900000) .
  3. Back-up light bulb: Ref. to «BACK-UP LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S20089210702010091900000) .

For operation procedures of each component of the stop light system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Rear combination light assembly: Ref. to «REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S04478117752010091900000) .
  2. Rear finisher light assembly: Ref. to «REAR FINISHER LIGHT ASSEMBLY»(ref-371943-S32069857722010091900000) .
  3. Tail light/stop light bulb: Ref. to «TAIL/STOP LIGHT BULB»(ref-371943-S07495371992010091900000) .
  4. High-mounted stop light: Ref. to «HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT»(ref-371943-S04518800442010091900000) .

For operation procedures of each component of the interior light system, refer to the respective article.

  1. Spot map light: Ref. to «SPOT MAP LIGHT»(ref-371943-S24915637662010091900000) .
  2. Room light: Ref. to «ROOM LIGHT»(ref-371943-S34608410452010091900000) .
  3. Luggage room light: Ref. to «LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT»(ref-371943-S24244959952010091900000) .
  4. Trunk room light: Ref. to «TRUNK ROOM LIGHT»(ref-371943-S37000469982010091900000) .
  5. Glove box light: Ref. to «GLOVE BOX LIGHT»(ref-371943-S30106673942010091900000) .
  6. Door step light: Ref. to «DOOR STEP LIGHT»(ref-371943-S09389546602010091900000) .
  7. Door switch: Ref. to «DOOR SWITCH»(ref-371943-S24960652722010091900000) .

LIGHTING SWITCH

Terminal No.Inspection ConditionsSpecification
Switch OFF1 Mohms or more
5 - 7Switch 1 (TAIL)Less than 1 ohms
6,5 - 7Switch 2 (HEAD)Less than 1 ohms
14 - 7Switch AUTOLess than 1 ohms

SPECIFICATION CHART

DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH

Terminal No.Inspection ConditionsSpecification
4,3 - 7Switch PASSLess than 1 ohms
4 - 7Switch UPLess than 1 ohms

SPECIFICATION CHART

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Terminal No.Inspection ConditionsSpecification
1 - 7Switch TURN (RH)Less than 1 ohms
2 - 7Switch TURN (LH)Less than 1 ohms

SPECIFICATION CHART

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

Terminal No.Inspection ConditionsSpecification
12 - 11Switch OFF1 Mohms or more
Switch ONLess than 1 ohms

SPECIFICATION CHART

HIGH BEAM

CAUTIONBecause the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface reduces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch the glass portion. Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight high beam bulb RH)
  3. Disconnect the connector and remove the headlight high beam bulb.

LOW BEAM

CAUTIONBecause the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface reduces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch the glass portion. Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight low beam bulb RH)
  3. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the headlight to be removed. Then remove the clips and turn over the mud guard.
  4. Remove the headlight low beam bulb. Remove the back cover. Unlock the bulb socket and bulb spring, and remove the headlight low beam bulb.

SPOT MAP LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Ref. to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-371943-S41422570062010091900000) , General Description.
  3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.

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Scheme 78: SPOT MAP LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 78: SPOT MAP LIGHT SWITCH
  1. Remove the overhead console assembly.
  2. Measure the resistance between spot map light switch terminals. Preparation tool: Circuit tester SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection Conditions Specification - Switch OFF 1 Mohms or more 6 - 5 Switch ON Less than 1 ohms 6 - 7 Switch door Less than 1 ohms
  3. Replace the overhead console assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT BULB

Note. Since LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) are used for the overhead console illumination light bulb, replace the overhead console assembly if an LED bums out.

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Scheme 79: REMOVAL
Scheme 79: REMOVAL

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the room light. Release the claws and remove the cover. Remove the screws. Disconnect the connector and remove the room light and bulb.

ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Ref. to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-371943-S41422570062010091900000) , General Description.
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

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Scheme 81: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 81: ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
  1. Remove the room light.
  2. Measure the resistance between room light switch terminals. Preparation tool: Circuit tester SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection Conditions Specification - Switch OFF 1 Mohms or more 1 - 3 Switch ON Less than 1 ohms 2 - 3 Switch door Less than 1 ohms
  3. Apply battery voltage to check the lighting condition of room light. SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection Conditions Specification 3 (+) - 1,2 (-) Switch OFF Light OFF Switch ON Light ON Switch door Light ON
  4. Replace the spot map light switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

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Scheme 82: REMOVAL
Scheme 82: REMOVAL

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Scheme 83
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the luggage room light. Release the claws and remove the luggage room light main body. Disconnect the connector and remove the luggage room light.
  3. Release the claws, and detach the luggage room light cover and bulb.

LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT BULB

  1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.
  2. Check the bulb specification. Ref. to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-371943-S41422570062010091900000) , General Description.
  3. If NG, replace the bulb with a new part.

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Scheme 84: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Scheme 84: LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
  1. Remove the luggage room light.
  2. Measure the resistance between luggage room light switch terminals. Preparation tool: Circuit tester SPECIFICATION CHART Terminal No. Inspection Conditions Specification - Switch OFF 1 Mohms or more 1 - 2 Switch ON Less than 1 ohms 2 - 3 Switch door Less than 1 ohms
  3. Replace the luggage room light if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

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Scheme 85: REMOVAL
Scheme 85: REMOVAL

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Scheme 86
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trunk room light Disconnect the connector. Turn the trunk room light counterclockwise to 60° and remove the light.
  3. Release the claws, and detach the trunk room light cover and bulb.

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