Washer System & Wiper System: Other Subaru Forester SF

FRONT

Front wiper switch is part of combination switch on steering column. On systems equipped with intermittent wiper function, time delay is controlled by intermittent unit that is part of combination switch.

REAR (WAGON)

Rear wiper switch is part of combination switch on steering column. Rear wiper switch grounds solenoid coil in rear wiper relay, energizing relay and allowing power to rear wiper motor.

FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH

Continuity Tests (Forester)

1. Remove rear wiper relay from behind right rear wheelwell. Check continuity between relay terminals No. 1 and 2. (Scheme 20) If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
2. Apply battery voltage to relay terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2. Check continuity between terminals No. 3 and 5. (Scheme 20) If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
3. Check continuity between terminals No. 3 and 4. If continuity exists, relay is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.

Scheme 20

Continuity Tests (Impreza & Legacy)

1. Remove rear wiper relay from behind right rear wheelwell. Check continuity between relay terminals No. 1 and 2. (Scheme 21) If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
2. Apply battery voltage to relay terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2. Check continuity between terminals No. 3 and 4. (Scheme 21) If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
3. Check continuity between terminals No. 3 and 5. If continuity exists, relay is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.

Scheme 21

FRONT WIPER MOTOR & LINK

Note. To make removal of wiper link easier, pry with a standard screwdriver inserted into service hole in front panel. To assemble wiper links, push links in using grip of screwdriver.

WIPER SWITCH