Get support for 2003 Subaru Forester

2003 Subaru Forester Support Question

2003 Subaru Forester Support Question

Find answers below for this question about 2003 Subaru Forester.
Need a 2003 Subaru Forester manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by jerryezell1 on August 31st, 2014

Rear Wiper Does Not Work. Why?

The wiper on rear glass does not move

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 31st, 2014 12:06 PM
This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.
BusterDoogen

Member since:
October 30th, 2011

Points: 28,565,447
1,110
points
The fuse panel is behind the coin tray, check fuse #14.

I hope this is helpful to you!

Please respond to my effort to provide you with the best possible solution by using the "Acceptable Solution" and/or the "Helpful" buttons when the answer has proven to be helpful. Please feel free to submit further info for your question, if a solution was not provided. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Related Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... panel illumination Head lights Illumination brightness Fan speed Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Instrument panel outlets Windshield wiper deicer Wiper intermittent Foot outlets Windshield wiper and washer Windshield defroster and foot outlets Rear window wiper and washer Windshield defroster - CONTINUED - Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets 5
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... control levers/switches 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 12 11 10 4 3 9 7 5 2 Parking light switch (page 3-21) Windshield wiper (page 3-23) Mist (page 3-24) Windshield washer (page 3-25) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-25) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-24) 7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-20) 8) Light control lever (page 3-17) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-17) 10) Headlight flasher High...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

... your vehicle are pushed hard from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. If your vehicle is closest to work only once. As a result, they ... restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and the user sits in the rear. " Before you do so, occupants will be available for them. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

... and the horn will continue for locking and unlocking. The starter motor is locked. breaking glass or forced entry). In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning... The system does not operate when the key is triggered by: " Opening a door or the rear gate. however, the alarm will not operate. Close all windows. In addition, the starter motor will...
Owner's Manual - Page 115

...if equipped) closed position. Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and the vehicle's roof during closure, it rains, wipe away water on the moonroof even..., simply push the opposite side of the switch to open the moonroof Push and quickly release the rear part of the switch. 3 1 1) Open/close switch 2) Open 3) Close HS2030BB The moonroof ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

...Temperature gauge ...Ambient temperature gauge ... 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 Turn signal lever ...Illumination brightness control ...Parking light switch ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Wiper and washer ...Windshield wiper and washer switches ...Rear window wiper and washer switch ... 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-25 Warning and indicator lights ...Seatbelt warning light and chime...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

... the "LOCK" position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the window, the wiper motor could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before switching on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 140

... 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window. If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass when you rinse with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. " If you cannot...
Owner's Manual - Page 142

... windshield, push the washer button at the end of the lever to the "OFF" position. - CONTINUED - 3-25 Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward. Instruments and controls ! INT: Intermittent ON: Normal To turn the knob on the end of...
Owner's Manual - Page 143

... have been deiced completely before that time, push the switch to turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever clockwise to the " " position. Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn it off when the ignition switch is in use, turn on the end of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 144

HS4012DA Manual climate control system - CONTINUED - 3-27 Rear window defogger switch To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than necessary. Instruments and controls not complete, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again. NOTE ...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

... not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the window on the inside of the left side rear quarter window glass. Doing so may cause momentary static, flutter or station interference. Audio Antenna system Audio ! FM reception Although FM is printed. If reception continues to...
Owner's Manual - Page 256

... (EBD) system (if equipped) The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to take if EBD system fails HS1103DA If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system, the system stops working . The EBD system may therefore become somewhat harder to control. When the EBD system is operating...
Owner's Manual - Page 278

... when snowing Before driving in the fuel tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. To thaw out the rear wiper blade, use of its effect lasts longer if the tank is recommended during cold weather. Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from around ...
Owner's Manual - Page 279

...install four winter tires that are designed to melt the frozen snow on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. After the windshield gets warmed enough to provide an ad- 8-12 Be...snow) tires, make sure you could have snow and sub-zero temperatures. Driving tips rear window defogger. Snow stuck on it, wash it may affect speedometer/odometer calibration and clearance...
Owner's Manual - Page 325

... vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make certain that the car wash is frequent washing. " When washing the vehicle, the brakes may damage the rear wiper and roof spoiler (if equipped). ! To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to reduce the harmful...
Owner's Manual - Page 331

... washer fluid ...Replacement of accessories ...Replacing bulbs ...Headlight ...Front turn signal, side marker light and parking lights ...Front fog light ...Rear combination lights ...License plate light ...Dome light, map light and cargo area light ...High mount stop light ... 11-44 11-45...61 11-62 11-63 11-64 11-2 Battery ...Fuses ...Main fuse ...Installation of windshield wiper blades .
Owner's Manual - Page 375

... with clean water. The windshield is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield (or rear window) and the wiper blades using the following procedures: 1. If you rinse the windshield with water. 1 HSB058BB 1) Stopper Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. Maintenance and service...
Owner's Manual - Page 400

... 15A 20A Empty Empty 10A Circuit Fuse panel 23 Fuse rating 20A Circuit " Illumination brightness control " Power outlet (cargo) " Seat heater " Combination meter " SRS lamp " Rear window wiper and washer " Windshield wiper and washer " Brake light " Air conditioner " Backup light " Cruise control " Outside mirror defogger " ABS ignition - CONTINUED - 12-7
Owner's Manual - Page 413

......2-24, 9-17 Seats ...1-9 Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) ...7-20 Rear Window Defogger switch ...3-27 Wiper and washer switch ...3-25 Remote keyless entry system ...2-6 Replacing Air cleaner...'s side) ...1-5 Security system ...2-14 Selector lever (AT vehicles) ...7-15 Self-leveling rear suspension ...7-34 Shift lock release ...7-18 Shift position indicator ...3-15 Shopping bag hook ...6-18...

Similar Questions

Power/hold Swtch
What does it do?
(Posted by nsshaw 7 years ago)
2007 Rear Wiper Blade, Torqued 'down'
Rear wiper blade on my 2007 Forester split, and in the process (apparently), the wiper arm "torqued"...
(Posted by dannysoapbox 11 years ago)
Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Subaru automobile .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Subaru Manuals

Find free 2003 Subaru Forester manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Subaru Reviews

View thousands of Subaru user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Subaru customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Subaru customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.

Subaru Recalls

Find comprehensive Subaru recall information updated hourly on RecallOwl.com.