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Console Accessory Power Socket B

  1. Remove the center console rear trim (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the rear accessory power socket B (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Accessory Power Socket & 2P Connector
    G05966496Courtesy 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), and measure the voltage between the console accessory power socket B 2P connector terminal No. 1 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. 12 (15 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.
    • Faulty accessory power socket B relay.
    • Poor ground (G801).
    • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  5. Check for continuity between console accessory power socket B 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.
    • If there is continuity, go to step  6.
    • If there is no continuity, check for:
    • Poor ground (G801).
    • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  6. Gently press the tabs (A) and remove the socket (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Tabs (A) And Socket (B)
    G00509834Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Gently depress the tabs (A), then remove the housing (B) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Tabs (A), Housing (B) & Indexing Tabs (C)
    G00509838Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.