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Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement




Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

NOTE: If all of the front and console accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G503) first.

1. Remove the center console panel. Center Console Panel Removal/Installation

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the front accessory power socket (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 driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (16P) terminal No. 14 and body ground. There should be less than 0.2 V.
- If there is less than 0.2 V, go to step 6.

- If there is more than 0.2 V, check for:
- An open in the wire between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (16P) terminal No. 14 and body ground (G601).

- Poor ground (G601).

6. Measure the voltage between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 7.

- If there is no voltage, check for:
- Blown No. 23 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

- Faulty front accessory power socket relay.

- An open in the wire between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) terminal No. 1 and front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1.

7. Check for continuity between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, replace the power socket; go to step 8.

- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G503).

- An open in the wire between the front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground (G503).





8. Remove the socket (A).






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

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