It turns out the headlight switch is not a serviceable part on the Subaru Forester. Instead, the entire turn signal lever must be replaced (a $100 part). A brief description of how to replace the turn signal lever follows:
First, remove the steering column cover. There are three screws underneath - remove those. Then release the steering column adjustment lever and leave it down. The bottom part of the steering column cover unsnaps from the top part and you should be able to remove it easily. The top part of the steering column cover can just stay there and be moved as necessary to gain access to screws.
Next, remove two screws where the turn signal lever assembly attaches to the steering column. Remove the electrical harness and the turn signal lever assembly should just pull straight out.
Reverse the process to put in the new turn signal lever assembly.
Turn signal lever assembly can be replaced without removing the steering wheel. See instructions at the attached link question about replacing the headlight switch on a 1999 Subaru Forester.
how do you replace the headlight switch on a 1993 cutlas ceria*
We have a 1998 Bounder Motorhome (with ford engine) how do we replace the headlight switch?
probably water intrusion in your switch assy.
possible multifunction switch, check your headlight bulbs first
The 'defroster' switch will initiate the defrost on all areas Subaru has equipped w/ heated mirrors/ windshields.
any pictures of headlight switch replacement of 1970 chevelle ss
replace the headlight switch its wore out replace the headlight switch its wore out
1998 VOLVO S70 Headlamp Switch
It is built into the switch and is not serviceable. You will have to replace the switch assembly.
How do I change the dimmer switch on my 1993 corvette?
Normally this is caused by a defective brake light switch or one that is out of adjustment.