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Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE LATCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the front accessory power socket (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front 2P Connector And Accessory Power Socket
    G08053804Courtesy 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 ACCESSORY (I).
  5. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
    • If there is battery voltage, go to step 6.
    • If there is no battery voltage, check for:
      • A blown No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • A blown No. 9 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Faulty accessory power socket relay.
      • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Poor ground (G601).
      • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  6. Check for continuity between terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.
    • If there is continuity, go to step 7.
    • If there is no continuity, check for:
      • Poor ground (G507).
      • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  7. Remove the socket (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Socket
    G08053805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the housing (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Housing
    G08053806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.