Check Resistance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
- Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.
Preparation tool:
Circuit tester
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- Bulb type
Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 1 - 2 When brake pedal is depressed 1 MΩ or more When brake pedal is released Less than 1 Ω 3 - 4 When brake pedal is depressed Less than 1 Ω When brake pedal is released 1 MΩ or more - LED type
Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 1 - 2 When brake pedal is depressed Less than 1 Ω When brake pedal is released 1 MΩ or more 3 - 4 When brake pedal is depressed 1 MΩ or more When brake pedal is released Less than 1 Ω - Replace the stop light switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.