How to Inspect the Back Up Light Switch and Neutral Safety Switch on a Subaru Outback?

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, the back-up light switch and Neutral Safety Switch are located on the left side of the transaxle, on turbo models, remove the inter cooler. To check either switch, trace the electrical lead back to its connector and hook up an ohmmeter. To check the back-up light switch, put the transaxle into reverse and verify that there's continuity (zero or low resistance), then put the transaxle in any other gear and verify that there's no continuity (higher infinite resistance). To check the Neutral Safety Switch, put the transaxle in Neutral and verify that there's continuity (zero or low resistance), then put the transaxle in any other gear and verify that there's no continuity (high or infinite resistance). If either switch fails to operate as described, replace it by unscrewing and removing the old switch, installing the new switch (make sure the washer is installed) and tightening it to the torque, then plugging in the electrical connector and verifying that the new switch works properly.

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Subaru Outback Back Up Light Switch

The rear reverse lamps of this vehicle activate when the transmission is shifted into reverse courtesy of the Subaru Outback Back Up Light Switch as it closes the electrical circuit to the lamps. The Back Up Light Switch is situated on either the transmission, the floor console, or the steering column, depending on the layout of the vehicle. The selector mechanism activates the switch to allow current to flow only during reverse. In Outback models, the location may vary. The Back Up Light Switch may be combined with a neutral safety switch on automatic versions, though its primary purpose is to signal reverse movement. The Back Up Light Switch functions based on a simple on-off principle. When actuated, the internal contacts close allowing power, and when reverse is disengaged, the contacts open again. The Subaru electrical system can operate either a mechanical or hydraulic system. All Subaru Outback applications utilize this basic circuit-closing idea. The Back Up Light Switch enhances rear visibility and alerts those around every Subaru Outback by making sure that the area behind the vehicle is illuminated instantly.

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Subaru Outback Back Up Light Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How to Inspect the Back Up Light Switch and Neutral Safety Switch on a Subaru Outback?
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A:
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, the back-up light switch and Neutral Safety Switch are located on the left side of the transaxle, on turbo models, remove the inter cooler. To check either switch, trace the electrical lead back to its connector and hook up an ohmmeter. To check the back-up light switch, put the transaxle into reverse and verify that there's continuity (zero or low resistance), then put the transaxle in any other gear and verify that there's no continuity (higher infinite resistance). To check the Neutral Safety Switch, put the transaxle in Neutral and verify that there's continuity (zero or low resistance), then put the transaxle in any other gear and verify that there's no continuity (high or infinite resistance). If either switch fails to operate as described, replace it by unscrewing and removing the old switch, installing the new switch (make sure the washer is installed) and tightening it to the torque, then plugging in the electrical connector and verifying that the new switch works properly.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Albert / Jan 29, 2025