Subaru Crosstrek Brake Light Switch Replacement

Brake light switch change.

Subaru crosstrek brake light switch replacement.

Checked the brake pedal travel distance to activate the bls and distance is 7 16. So from the factory it was set this way and now the distance required is about 1 4 inch. Mine went out about a year or two ago and yeah it cost waaaay too much to replace. Brake light bulbs grow dimmer over time and eventually burn out.

Is recalling certain 2014 2016 forester 2008 2016 impreza sedans 2012 2016 impreza station wagons 2008 2014 wrx sedans including sti and 2013 2017 crosstrek vehicles for replacement of brake light switches. Subaru crosstrek brake light switch replacement costs between 97 and 107 on average. 2014 cbs xv limited w moonroof and navigation i am a subaru ambassador. Consumer reports has the details.

Subaru of america inc. At the end of february 2019 subaru recalled brake light switch in 2 3 million vehicles including the 2013 2017 crosstrek 2014 2016 forester 2008 2016 impreza 4 door 2012 2016 impreza 5 door and 2008 2014 wrx 4 door. When you replace the brake light bulb on your xv crosstrek be careful not to touch the bulb directly with your fingers the oil from your skin will cause the area that you touched to burn. This distance in mm is much greater than the specifications in the bulletin with a new switch.

Subaru xv crosstrek forums. This video shows you how to change the brake lights on your 2014 subaru xv crosstrek. Upcoming subaru recall includes 2008 16 impreza cars and 2013 17 crosstrek and 2014 16 forester suvs for concerns about the brake light switch.