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Drivers and Front Passengers Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement




Driver's and Front Passenger's Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

1. Remove the center lower console. Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation

2. Disconnect the 2P connectors (A) from the accessory power sockets (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 ACC (I).

5. Measure the voltage between accessory power socket 2P connector 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:
- Blown No. 5 (15 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse box.

- Blown No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

- Faulty front accessory power socket relay.

- Poor ground (G402).

- An open 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 (G402).

- An open in the wire.





7. Remove the socket (A).






8. Remove the housing (A) from the panel.

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