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Gear Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified in
TSB # 18-100-06
as of 02/06/2006
and applies to 2003 Forester & Impreza Models



Switches and Harness

INSPECTION
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH
Inspect the back-up light switch.

NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector neutral position switch.
3) Measure the resistance between neutral position switch terminal.





Non-turbo model





Turbo model





^ Non-turbo model





^ Turbo model

4) Replace defective parts.