2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check With SUBARU Select Monitor

CAUTION: Check whether the Rr Defogger op. mode setting is in initial setting or customize setting before performing inspection.
  1. Check the input signal when the rear window defogger switch is operated using Subaru Select Monitor.
    1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to , PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
    3. On << System Selection Menu >> display, select {Integ. unit mode}.
    4. Select the {Rr Defogger output} on {Current Data Display & Save}.
    5. Check the displayed data (ON/OFF) by operating the rear window defogger switch.
  2. Check the operation with rear window defogger switch ON.
    • When customize setting is set as "Continuous", it is normal if the 15-minute operation and 2-minute stop repeats.
    • When customize setting is "Normal", it is normal if the operation lasts for 15 minutes and then turns OFF.
  3. When the operation in 2) above fails, replace the body integrated unit.
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