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 (G403) first.

1. Remove the passenger's center trim. Dashboard Center Trim 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ACC mode.

5. 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 6.

- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- Blown No. 23 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

- Faulty front accessory power socket relay.

- Poor ground (G601).

- Without keyless access system: Open in the wire between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (16P) terminal No. 14 and the ground (G601).

- With keyless access system: Open in the wire between the front accessory power socket relay terminal No. 3 and the ground (G601).

6. 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 7.

- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G403).

- Open in the wire between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and the ground (G403).





7. Remove the screw and socket base (A), then remove the socket (B).






8. Remove the housing (A) from the socket base (B).

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