Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction (12V DC)

Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction (12V DC)

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 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 A/C Compressor Clutch

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 X80 accessory power receptacle.

2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.

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

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminate between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.

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

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the X80 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 Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement