Power Outlet Receptacle Inoperative (120 VAC)
Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The accessory power receptacles located at the instrument panel and center console are supplied B+ when the ignition is on or in the accessory position. The accessory power receptacle located in the rear of the vehicle is supplied B+ all the time.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Schematics [1][2]Auxiliary Power Outlet
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation
Power Outlets Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Circuit/System Verification
Install a 12 V DC accessory into a X80 Accessory Power Receptacle. Ignition ON, command the Accessory/Retained Accessory Power Relay Command ON and OFF with a scan tool. The KR76 Retained Accessory Power Relay should click and the 12 V DC accessory should have power.
Circuit/System Testing
Accessory Power Receptacle Center Console or Instrument Panel
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR76 Retained Accessory Power Relay.
2. Test for less than 10 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.
• If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal 85 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 30 for a short to ground.
6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at an inoperative X80 Accessory Power Receptacle.
7. Test for less than 10 ohm between the X80 Accessory Power Receptacle ground circuit terminal C and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
8. Connect the harness connector at the X80 Accessory Power Receptacle.
9. Connect a 20 A fused jumper wire between the KR76 Retained Accessory Power Relay B+ circuit terminal 87 and the control circuit terminal 30. Verify the 12 V DC accessory receptacle has power.
• If the 12 V DC does not have power, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the X80 Accessory Power Receptacle.
10. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the KR76 Retained Accessory Power Relay.
Accessory Power Receptacle Rear Compartment
1. Disconnect the harness at the X80R Accessory Power Receptacle - Rear Compartment.
2. Test for less than 10 ohm between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground.
4. If all circuits test normal, replace the X80R Accessory Power Receptacle - Rear Compartment.
Component Testing
Relay Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR76 Retained Accessory Power Relay.
2. Test for 60-180 ohm between terminals 85 and 86.
• If not within the specified range, replace the relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
* 30 and 86
* 30 and 87
* 30 and 85
* 85 and 87
• If not the specified value, replace the relay.
4. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohm between terminals 30 and 87.
• If greater than specified range, replace the relay.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement Service and Repair
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)