How Do I Check the Back-Up Light and Neutral Switches on a Subaru Forester?

Lift the vehicle onto jackstands and locate the backup light and Neutral Safety Switch on the transaxle's left side. Trace the electrical lead to its connector, unplug it, and connect an ohmmeter to the terminals. Check for continuity in reverse for the backup light switch and Neutral for the Neutral Safety Switch. If it does not work, replace it by first unscrewing the old one. Install a new one and secure it. Verify the new switch's functionality and reconnect the electrical connector. Finally, lower the vehicle.

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- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Back Lamp; Back-Up Switch
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- 1998-2004 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S, X, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Back Up Light Switch Parts Questions & Answers

Backup Lamp Switch Assembly
32005AA051
Q: How Do I Check the Back-Up Light and Neutral Switches on a Subaru Forester?
A: Lift the vehicle onto jackstands and locate the backup light and Neutral Safety Switch on the transaxle's left side. Trace the electrical lead to its connector, unplug it, and connect an ohmmeter to the terminals. Check for continuity in reverse for the backup light switch and Neutral for the Neutral Safety Switch. If it does not work, replace it by first unscrewing the old one. Install a new one and secure it. Verify the new switch's functionality and reconnect the electrical connector. Finally, lower the vehicle.