Console Accessory Power Socket Circuit Troubleshooting

2015 Acura RLXSECTION Console Accessory Power Socket Circuit Troubleshooting

Console Accessory Power Socket Circuit Troubleshooting 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Test the console accessory power socket.

    Does the console accessory power socket workΩ

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Fuse check

    -1. Check the following fuses.

    Fuse No. D13 (7.5 A)
    Location Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    Fuse No. E12 (20 A)
    Location Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box

    Is each fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. D13 (7.5 A) and/or No. E12 (20 A) fuse circuit(s).

  3. Console accessory power socket relay check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Remove the console accessory power socket relay from the under-dash relay holder, and test it .

    Is the relay OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the console accessory power socket relay, then recheck.

  4. Open wire check (+B ACC SOCKET (CONSOLE) line) 1

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Console accessory power socket relay: disconnected

    Test circuit +B ACC SOCKET (CONSOLE)
    Test point 1 Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box connector E (42P) No. 8 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343563Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box .

  5. Open wire check (+B ACC SOCKET (CONSOLE) line) 2

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Console accessory power socket relay: disconnected

    Test circuit +B ACC SOCKET (CONSOLE)
    Test point 1 Console accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 1 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343564Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B ACC SOCKET (CONSOLE) wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  6. Determine possible failure area (console accessory power socket relay switch side circuit, console accessory power socket relay coil side circuit)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Console accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 1 (WHT)
    Terminal B Console accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 2 (RED)
    GHH343565Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Does the console accessory power socket workΩ

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Go to step 10.

  7. Open wire check (ACC line) 1

    -1. Remove the jumper wire.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY mode.

    -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ACCESSORY modeConsole accessory power socket relay: disconnected
    Test circuit ACC
    Test point 1 Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector G (16P) No. 12 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343566Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 8.

    NO 

    Replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box .

  8. Open wire check (ACC line) 2

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ACCESSORY modeConsole accessory power socket relay: disconnected
    Test circuit ACC
    Test point 1 Console accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 3 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343567Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The ACC wire is OK. Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  9. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeConsole accessory power socket relay: disconnected
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Console accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 4 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343568Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Replace the console accessory power socket relay.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G503).

  10. Open wire check (CTR ACC SOCKET line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeConsole accessory power socket relay: disconnectedConsole accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
    Test circuit CTR ACC SOCKET
    Test point 1 Console accessory power socket 2P connector No. 2 (RED)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343569Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The CTR ACC SOCKET wire is OK. Go to step 11.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  11. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeConsole accessory power socket relay: disconnectedConsole accessory power socket relay 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Console accessory power socket 2P connector No. 1 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH343570Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Replace the console accessory power socket .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G503).

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