Console Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Console Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Console Accessory Power Socket A

NOTE: If all of the front, console A, console B, and cargo area accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 35 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and ACC cut relay first.

1. Remove the center console Center Console Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the console accessory power socket A (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 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I), and measure the voltage between console accessory power socket A 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- Blown No. 16 (15 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Faulty console accessory power socket A relay.
- Poor ground (G801).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

5. Check for continuity between console accessory power socket A 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, replace the power socket; go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G801).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

6. Gently press the tabs (A) and remove the socket (B).






7. Gently depress the tabs (A), then remove the housing (B) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (C).





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

Console Accessory Power Socket B

1. Remove the center console rear trim Center Console Rear Trim Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the rear accessory power socket B (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), and measure the voltage between console accessory power socket B 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- Blown No. 12 (15 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Faulty accessory power socket B relay.
- Poor ground (G801).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

5. Check for continuity between console accessory power socket B 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.

- If there is continuity, replace the power socket; go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
- Poor ground (G801).
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

6. Gently press the tabs (A) and remove the socket (B).






7. Gently depress the tabs (A), then remove the housing (B) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (C).





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