VDC OFF Switch: Inspection

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Disconnect the VDC OFF switch connector.

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)

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
2 - 3	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more
2 - 3	Switch ON	Less than 1 Ω

Model with power rear gate

Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between VDC Off Switch Terminals (Model With Power Rear Gate)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
1 - 2	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more
1 - 2	Switch ON	Less than 1 Ω

Replace the VDC OFF switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.