Subaru Outback 2005 - 2009. Door Jam Switch Repair.

This is a step by step guide on how to expose and replace the front door switch in a Subaru Outback, model years 2005 - 2009. The door switch notifies the onboard computer when the door is securely closed. It is also known as the "Door Ajar Switch" or the "Door Jam Switch". If it is not functioning properly, it will generate a Door Ajar alarm. This will cause the door or dome lights to remain illuminated, which could draining the battery. Subaru refers to the part as the "Front Door Jam Switch". The Subaru part number is 83331AG02A. Do not confuse this with the Read Door Jam Switch, which is not interchangeable. The best price I found was from "Rockauto.com".