Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

1. Remove the console panel Center Console Panel Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the front accessory power socket (B).





3. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I).

5. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

- If there is battery voltage, go to step 6.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- A blown No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- A blown No. 9 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Faulty accessory power socket relay.
- Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Poor ground (G601).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

6. Check for continuity between terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, go to step 7.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G507).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

7. Remove the socket (A).






8. Remove the housing (A).





9. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.