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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Subaru Forester Inhibitor Switch Neutral Safety
Part Number: 31918AA090
$56.94 MSRP: $82.52
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- Other Name: Pb001029 Switch Inhibitor ; Switch-Inhibitor; Range Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2021 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Automatic Transmission Inhibitor Switch
Part Number: 31918AA000
$89.00 MSRP: $128.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pb001029 Inhibiter ; Switch-Inhibitor; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Clutch Switch Assembly
Part Number: 83281AA000
$15.66 MSRP: $22.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Clutch; Clutch Switch, Neutral Safety Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Forester Sports, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, X Premium, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Clutch Starter Safety Switch
Part Number: 83281AA010
$16.73 MSRP: $24.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Clutch
- Replaces: 83281AA011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2013 Subaru Forester | Base, Forester Sports, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, X Premium, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA150
$24.71 MSRP: $35.82
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA103
$30.26 MSRP: $43.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral; Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaces: 32008AA100, 32008AA040, 32008AA101, 32008AA070, 32008AA041, 32008AA050, 32008AA102
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Subaru Forester | XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA141
$39.13 MSRP: $56.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral; Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaced by: 32008AA231
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, X, X Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA074
$34.26 MSRP: $49.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral; Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaces: 32008AA072, 32008AA073, 32008AA071
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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 Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA102
$30.26 MSRP: $43.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA103
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Subaru Forester | XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA140
$39.13 MSRP: $56.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA231
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Premium, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 36073FJ000
$17.22 MSRP: $24.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy Start ; Switch Assembly-Clutch; Clutch Switch
- Replaces: 36073FE000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Neutral Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA071
$34.26 MSRP: $49.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA074
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Neutral Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA072
$34.26 MSRP: $49.65
You Save: $15.39 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA074
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32008AA073
$34.26 MSRP: $49.65
You Save: $15.39 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32008AA074
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Subaru Forester | L, S, X, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 36073FE000
$17.22 MSRP: $24.95
You Save: $7.73 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy Clutch ; Switch Assembly-Clutch; Clutch Switch
- Replaced by: 36073FJ000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Assembly
Part Number: 31910AA070
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pt020306 Inhibiter Switch ; Switch Assembly-Inhibitor; Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaces: 31910AA060, 31910AA021, 31910AA022
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)

Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch

Subaru Forester use a device known as the Neutral Safety Switch that sees to it that the car does not start unless it is in the neutral or park position. This component plays the vital role of check the opportunity for any accident or mischance which might happen if the transmission is not set correctly. Even if there are various types or the kind of Neutral Safety Switch applied for different models of Forester over the years, the general purpose or function of the said component are essentially identical and that is to give an additional safeguard to the drivers and passengers.

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Subaru Forester Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Automatic Transmission Inhibitor Switch
31918AA000
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.