Accessory Power Socket Keeps Blowing Fuse (ASN0806-16)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Accessory Power Socket Keeps Blowing Fuse (ASN0806-16)
Publication date: 2006-08-01
Reference number: ASN0806-16

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET KEEPS BLOWING FUSE

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET KEEPS BLOWING FUSE

ACURA SERVICE NEWS

Reference Number(s): ASN0806-16,Β Date of Issue:Β  August 1, 2006
ACURA: 1996-04 3.5RL, 2005-06 RL, 2002-06 RSX, 2004-06 TSX
CATEGORY: Honda Service News
APPLIES TO: 1996-04 3.5RL, 2005-06 RL, 2002-06 RSX, 2004-06 TSX

SERVICE INFORMATION

Got a vehicle in your shop because the accessory power socket keeps blowing the fuse? The reason may be a compatibility problem between the power socket and the power adapter that's being used. The original power socket has a center tip that sticks out. With some power adapters, if the center tip on the adapter gets pushed in too far, it causes a short in the adapter and the fuse blows.

Fig 1: Identifying Old & New Accessory Power Sockets
G00460718Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

To fix this problem, check to see if the power socket has a center tip that sticks out. If it does, then replace the power socket with P/N 39624-SZ3-L01, and replace the fuse. This new style power socket has a recessed center tip that doesn't cause the power adapter to short when you plug it in. If the power socket already is this new type, then look for other possible causes for the blown fuse.

RENDER: 1.0x

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