Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement: Front

Carefully pry the accessory power socket (A) out from the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Accessory Power Socket (Front)
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Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the socket.

Fig 2: Identifying Accessory Power Socket 2P Connector Terminals (Front)
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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 ACCESSORY (I).
Measure the voltage between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 6.
- If there is no voltage, check for:
  - Blown No. 18 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - A faulty under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - An open or high resistance in the wire between under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) terminal No. 3 and front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1.
Check for continuity between the front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. there should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, replace the power socket.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
  - Poor ground (G502).
  - An open or high resistance in the wire between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and ground (G502).