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System Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptoms Repair order
Rear window defogger does not operate.
  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check the rear defogger relay.
  3. Check the rear defogger switch.
  4. Check the heat wire.
  5. Check the wiring harness.
  6. Check body integrated unit.
NOTE: Rear window defogger system can be customized on the Subaru Select Monitor, when the body integrated unit customize setting {A/C ECM setting} is "support". (Auto A/C model)
System name Initial setting Customize setting
Rr defogger op. mode OFF after 15 min. Repeat 15 min. operation and 2 min. stop.