My headlights switch has gone crazy

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Asked by Aj Aug 02, 2023 at 02:01 PM about the 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When my 2015 Outback Premium is in Park, with the engine running - all my
headlights work properly in each position on the headlight switch.
HOWEVER, when my Outback is in the DRIVE position the headlight switch
is messed up and also intermittent (sometimes it works ok for a short time).
When the car is in Drive the following happens: In OFF position - the high
beams are on. In AUTO it's ok sometimes (normal headlights - sometimes
high beams)  In Day running lights - high beams are on. In ON position -  it's
ok -normal headlights are on. Turn signals and fog lights work ok. All lights
are LED's but have been for a couple years without problems.  I just had the
light switch and the clock spring replaced at the same time, the horn now
works but not the light switch. (Also, my battery is suddenly going dead
which is a new problem since the clockspring / light switch replacement. I
had upgraded the battery in the past and haven't had a problem for a few
yrs..) Need HELP gents - this has already blown the budget!  Thanks!

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