Power Outlet Receptacle Inoperative (120 VAC)

Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The accessory power receptacles and cigarette lighter receptacle are supplied B+ all the time.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Schematics ([1][2]Auxiliary Power Outlet)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Power Outlets Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate accessory power receptacle or cigarette lighter receptacle.
2. Test for less than 5 ohm between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.

• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminate between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.

• If test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the accessory power receptacle.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (Service and Repair)