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Rear Accessory Power Socket

Rear Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

1. Open the center console.




2. Remove the screw and accessory power socket panel (A).
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 ACC (I), and check for voltage between the No. 1 terminal and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- Blown No. 9 (20 A) or No.32 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Faulty accessory power socket relay.
- Poor ground (G503, G601).
- An open in the wire.

5. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and body ground. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G503).
- An open in the wire.




6. Remove the socket (A).




7. Remove the housing (A) from the panel (B).
8. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.