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Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction (12V DC)

Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction (12V DC)

Diagnostic Instructions


• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground Open/High Resistance Short to Voltage Signal Performance
B+

1

1

-

-

IGN

1

1

-

-

Ground

-

1

-

-

1. Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction



Circuit/System Description

The accessory power receptacle in the trunk of the vehicle is supplied battery voltage all the time. The accessory power receptacles located in the console and the cigarette lighter receptacle are supplied battery voltage when the ignition is on or in the accessory position.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Outlets Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference


• Circuit Testing

• Connector Repairs

• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• Wiring Repairs


Circuit/System Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate X80 accessory power receptacle or E32 cigarette lighter receptacle.

2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminate between the B+/ignition circuit terminal A and ground.

5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+/ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

6. Replace the X80 accessory power receptacle or E32 cigarette lighter receptacle.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement