Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 2P connector from the front accessory power socket.

Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector From Front Accessory Power Socket
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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. 1 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. 9 (15 A) or No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - Faulty accessory power socket relay.
  - Poor ground (G 503, G601).
  - An open in the wire.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 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 (G 503, G601).
  - An open in the wire.
Remove the housing (A) and socket (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Housing And Socket
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Remove the ring (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Ring
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Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.