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Inhibitor Switch (At Model)

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Measure the resistance between the inhibitor switch terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Inhibitor Switch Terminals
G05957683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINAL SWITCH REFERENCE CHART

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
When the selector lever is in the "R" range 7 and 8 Less than 1 Ω
Other positions 1 MΩ or more