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Console Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

NOTE: If the front and console accessory power socket do not work, check the No 18 (7 5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G403, G601) first
  1. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the console accessory power socket (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Accessory Power Socket And 2P Connector Terminals
    G05989107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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 ACC (I), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ACC mode
  5. Measure the voltage between console accessory power socket relay terminal No. 3 and body ground. There should be less than 0.2V
    • If there is less than 0.2V, go to step 6
    • if there is more than 0.2V, check for:
      • On open or high resistance in the wire between console accessory power socket relay terminal No. 3 and ground (G403)
      • Poor ground (G403) or an open in the ground wire
  6. Measure the voltage between console accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No 1 and body ground There should be battery voltage
    • If there is battery voltage, go to step 7
    • If there is no battery voltage, check for:
    • Blown No 16 (15 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty console accessory power socket relay
    • Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire between console accessory power socket relay terminal No 2 and passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box connector A (38P) terminal No. 6.
    • An open or high resistance in the wire between console accessory power socket relay terminal No 1 and console accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No 1.
  7. Check for continuity between console accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No 2 and body ground There should be continuity
    • If there is continuity, go to step 8
    • If there is no continuity, check for:
    • Poor ground (G403)
    • Open or high resistance in the wire between console accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No 2 and the ground (G403)
  8. Remove the socket (A)
    Fig 2: Identifying Socket
    G05989108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the housing (A) from the panel
    Fig 3: Identifying Housing
    G05989109Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal
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