Wiper Deicer System: Inspection

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

Symptom Repair order
Wiper deicer does not operate.
  1. Fuse (F/B No. 4, 9)
  2. Wiper deicer relay
  3. Wiper deicer switch
  4. Wiring harness
  5. Body integrated unit

Refer to "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERΒ " for inspection.

< Ref. to INSPECTIONΒ , Rear Window Defogger. >

NOTE: Wiper deicer system can be customized on the Subaru Select Monitor.
INSPECTION CHART

System name Initial setting Customize setting
Wiper deicer timer OFF after 15 min. Continuous operation(1)
(1) When one of the following conditions occurs, continuous operation is suspended and turned off after 15 min.
  • Ambient temperature at 5Β°C (41Β°F) or more continues for 10 sec.
  • Malfunction occurs on ambient sensor.
  • Vehicle speed below 15 km/h (9 MPH) continues 15 min.
  • Malfunction occurs in CAN communication.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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