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Wiper Deicer Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Move wiper deicer switch to each position and check continuity between terminals.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Wiper Deicer Switch Connector Terminals
G04991543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
WIPER DEICER SWITCH REFERENCE

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF - More than 1 MΩ
ON 3 and 5 Less than 1 Ω

If defective, replace the switch.