Rear Window Defogger System: Inspection

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Inspection
SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Repair order
Rear window defogger does not operate.
  1. Fuse (M/B No. 10)(F/B No. 22)
  2. Rear defogger relay
  3. Defogger switch
  4. Rear defogger condenser
  5. Defogger wire
  6. Wiring harness
  7. Body integrated unit
NOTE: Rear window defogger system can be customized on the Subaru Select Monitor.
INSPECTION CHART

System name Initial setting Customize setting
Rear window defogger timer OFF after 15 min. Repeat 15 min. operation and 2 min. stop.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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