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 receptacle located in rear of the vehicle is supplied B+ all the time. The accessory power receptacles located in the instrument panel and center console are supplied B+ when the ignition is on or in the accessory position.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Schematics [1][2]Auxiliary Power Outlet

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left Front

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 X80 accessory power receptacle.

2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.

• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminate between the B+/ignition circuit terminal A and ground.

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

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the X80 accessory power receptacle.

Repair Instructions

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

Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement Service and Repair