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Rear Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the console rear trim (see CENTER CONSOLE TRIM DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the accessory power socket (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Accessory Power Socket And 2P Connector
    G05968876Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Inspect the connector terminals to 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).
  5. Measure the voltage between rear 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 battery voltage, check for:
      • Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Blown No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Faulty rear accessory power socket relay.
      • Poor ground (G401) or an open in the ground wire.
      • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  6. Measure the voltage between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be battery voltage.
    • If there is battery voltage, Go to step 7.
    • If there is no battery voltage, check for:
      • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire.
      • An open or high resistance in the wire.
  7. Gently press the tabs (A) and remove the socket (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Socket
    G00509950Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Gently depress the tabs (A), then remove the housing (B) from the panel. Note the location of the indexing tabs (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Housing
    G00509951Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.