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, make sure the No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G503) are OK.

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 ACCESSORY (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 or high resistance 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 or high resistance 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 or high resistance in the wire between the front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground (G503).

8. Gently press the tabs (A), then remove the socket (B).






9. Remove the housing (A) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (B).





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