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97 forester, electric problems

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:07 pm
by shuffbag
my forester which is now my wifes is doing some very strange things.

sometimes on start up the rear demister is on and cant be turned off :confused: as well as that sometimes when trying to turn it off (or actually turn the demister on) the rear wiper goes. can anyone point me in a direction?

i did replace a fuse for the demister a while ago, i might check that its still good and correct amp.

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:21 pm
by TOONGA
sounds very much like a short in the wiring that is in the tailgate, I would check where the loom comes out of the car and goes into the tailgate, then check the wiring at the rear demister and wiper

TOONGA

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:37 pm
by d_generate
And make sure it's well earthed.

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:43 pm
by TOONGA
d_generate wrote:And make sure it's well earthed.
care to make him a diagram like the ripper you made Paul :)

sorry couldn't resist and good point I forgot to say check the earths and after a bit of a think check the switches as well

TOONGA

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:28 pm
by shuffbag
will check all of those over the weekend, weather permiting (dont really want to roll the vortex out of the shed). on another note a mate of mine just picked up a L series touring wagon for $200 and its pretty damn clean, were are these when im looking?