kamishki Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Quick question on my backup lights. I have. An 05 XT limited, MT. With backup lights not working. Bulbs are ok, Backup fuse is ok, Located the backup (and neutral switch) and tested. I figured if I shorted the wires coming into the switch The lights would come on but they didn't...this surprised me. Also the switch does not appear to close when I test across it. What am I missing! I would think that shorting the leads would bypass the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Open the hatch in the upper right corner that is a rubber cover around the wires. If you pull that back a bit you'll see the wires inside it. I just had my buddies body shop fix 4 broken wires there and repair the other ones that were cracked for like $120.00 My rear wiper wasn't working correctly. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamishki Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks, I'll have a look. But should I expect the lights to come on if I short the connector! I want to be sure before I start tearing up the wire in the hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I won't start tearing things up, just pull the rubber cover back and check the condition of the wires. If you have broken or cracked wires, then there may be a issue. When you see the tighness of the area, you'll find a good body shop and have them do the work. My buddies shop is mainly a restoration shop but does all body work the help pay the bills. When I asked a friend at the parts counter at the Subaru dealer he said they get a few of these cars in a with borken wires in that spot. It's $3-400 to fix it. If you can, on page 4572 in the 05 service manual is how to remove the back up light. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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