Rear Combination Light Assembly: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply battery voltage between the connector terminals to check the lighting condition of the light.

Sedan model

Fig 1: Rear Combination Light Assembly Connector Terminal Identification (Sedan Model)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
3 (+) - 2 (-)	Apply battery voltage.	Stop light on
4 (+) - 2 (-)		Tail/side marker light on
1 (+) - 2 (-)		Turn signal light on

OUTBACK model

Fig 2: Rear Combination Light Assembly Connector Terminal Identification (Outback Model)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
4 (+) - 3 (-)	Apply battery voltage.	Stop light on
2 (+) - 3 (-)		Tail/side marker light on
1 (+) - 3 (-)		Turn signal light on

Replace the harness and bulb if it is found defective.