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 and cigarette lighter receptacle are 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 Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate accessory power receptacle or cigarette lighter receptacle.
2. Test for less than 5 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 illuminate between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.

• If test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the accessory power receptacle.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement)
* Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement (Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement)