olivia123 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a 2003 outback wagon and the rear window defroster doesn’t work at all. I have replaced the fuse, it didn’t look bad but replaced it anyway. When your push the switch on the dash the little light comes on but I don’t hear any click from the relay I’ve read about here on the forum. I also have a 1999 outback wagon ( defroster works fine) and when I push the switch on this car I do hear a relay click. If the relay is bad will the little light still come on and where is the relay located on the 2003? I have read about the relay location on several other years but not sure it is in the same place on this one. Once the relay is out is there a way to bench test it? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Does the light go out after about 20-minutes of driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Go here http://www.bustedfingermotorsports.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=174&sid=3d7058f0853dfdc05b1f1a871bb51c9d. go to wiring section and you'll have schematics of the system. Should be in repair section how to check wiring for continuity etc. It's the same for all defoggers. Do a search, may come up that way. You will have to pull the driver's side passenger molding off ( just pop its) to check the tabs and connections. If the wires in the window or the tab are bad, there is a repair kit at the auto stores. Check proper relay operation first. O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subx Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I have this same problem with my 2003 Subaru Outback. The link above doesn't seem to work? That is, http://www.bustedfingermotorsports.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=174&sid=3d7058f0853dfdc05b1f1a871bb51c9d Any help regarding the link is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/165080-2005-outback-rear-window-defroster-not-working/?do=findComment&comment=1371248 check out the above post about faulty wiring to rear defroster. Many of us have problems with the wiring as it goes from the body through a rubber boot to the rear hatch. The above post has links and descriptions on how to access the area for repair. Edited November 25, 2017 by brus brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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