Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Remove the center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 2P connector from the front accessory power socket.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 2P Connector From Front Accessory Power Socket (With RES
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Fig 2: Disconnecting 2P Connector From Front Accessory Power Socket (Without RES)
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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.
Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I), and check for voltage between the No. 2 terminal 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. 8 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - - Blown No. 9 (15 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - - Faulty accessory power socket relay.
  - - Poor ground (G501, G651).
  - - An open in the wire.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal and body ground. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, go to step 6.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
  - - Poor ground (G501).
  - - An open in the wire.
With RES: Remove the socket (A).
Without RES: Remove the socket (A) and housing (B).

Fig 3: Removing Socket (With RES)
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Fig 4: Removing Socket And Housing (Without RES)
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Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.