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Rear Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement




Rear Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

1. Open the center console.

2. Remove the screws and accessory trim (A).

3. Inspect the 2P connector (B) 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 measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 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 terminal No. 2 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 accessory trim (B).

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