06 outback LL bean. Isnt heated wipers STANDARD - Subaru Outback

Mr overkill · 01-09-2011, 05:27 PM

so we looked at the 06 gain today and noticed something weird NO heated wipers YET it has heated mirrors.

Either the heated wipers is a option and this dosent have it OR the windshield was replaced

so how do i findout if it is a standard option what

**AWDFTW** · 01-09-2011, 06:26 PM

The factory had orange heating elements at the base of the windshield. There should be a button (it is on the dash on my 2003, but that is a different lay out) to turn on the heating element in the windshield under the wipers.

Some aftermarket windshield have the elements, but not the bright orange color, others get replaced by a plain windshield. Hard to check unless it is a frosty morning.

Also: Subaru Outback research pages for all models, options, etc

Wagondude · 01-09-2011, 06:57 PM

The '06 has a button on the left side of the dash next to the Mirror joy stick. The heaters for the mirrors come on with the rear defrost button on the HVAC pod. If the windshield has been replaced, the replacement may have a small orange dot under the wipers at the park position. If you have the dash button, you should have the heater. Your owners manual would give you the best help in locating things. If you dont have one, It can be downloaded for free from Subaru.

OutdoorOBW · 01-09-2011, 07:22 PM

I'm not sure where you live but if your days are cold like mine here in Va, start the car and turn the heated wiper button on. Leave the defrost off, after 5-10 mins you should be able to put your hand where the wipers are and the windshield will be warm.

Mr overkill · 01-09-2011, 07:30 PM

no i checked today because the one thing we WANT is the all weather package

when i looked at it there was no orange stripes and it is just clear glass

thanks for that link it was very helpfull

yup 2 sites say all weather package is a standard option. now i have to call the dealer and tell them and see what can be done

JMiller · 01-10-2011, 10:08 AM

Heated windshield wipers should've been standard. Sounds like your windshield has been replaced. Bummer. Good luck getting something out of the dealer.

01-09-2011, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr overkill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 123 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	06 outback LL bean. Isnt heated wipers STANDARD so we looked at the 06 gain today and noticed something weird NO heated wipers YET it has heated mirrors. Either the heated wipers is a option and this dosent have it OR the windshield was replaced so how do i findout if it is a standard option what

01-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,023 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The factory had orange heating elements at the base of the windshield. There should be a button (it is on the dash on my 2003, but that is a different lay out) to turn on the heating element in the windshield under the wipers. Some aftermarket windshield have the elements, but not the bright orange color, others get replaced by a plain windshield. Hard to check unless it is a frosty morning. Also: Subaru Outback research pages for all models, options, etc __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

01-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wagondude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: home of the Jayhawks Car: 06 OBW 2.5i NA Posts: 1,324 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The '06 has a button on the left side of the dash next to the Mirror joy stick. The heaters for the mirrors come on with the rear defrost button on the HVAC pod. If the windshield has been replaced, the replacement may have a small orange dot under the wipers at the park position. If you have the dash button, you should have the heater. Your owners manual would give you the best help in locating things. If you dont have one, It can be downloaded for free from Subaru. __________________ My other car is a Subaru.... Come to think of it, so is my other other car

01-09-2011, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
OutdoorOBW Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Car: 05 Outback 2.5i Posts: 376 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not sure where you live but if your days are cold like mine here in Va, start the car and turn the heated wiper button on. Leave the defrost off, after 5-10 mins you should be able to put your hand where the wipers are and the windshield will be warm. __________________ 05' 2.5i Mods: Alpine CDA-105

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01-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr overkill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 123 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no i checked today because the one thing we WANT is the all weather package when i looked at it there was no orange stripes and it is just clear glass thanks for that link it was very helpfull yup 2 sites say all weather package is a standard option. now i have to call the dealer and tell them and see what can be done

01-10-2011, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
JMiller Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid-South Car: 2005 OBW 2.5i Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Heated windshield wipers should've been standard. Sounds like your windshield has been replaced. Bummer. Good luck getting something out of the dealer.

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