Honda Accord: Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

NOTE: If all of the front and console accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 18 (7.5: A> fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G503) first.

1. Remove the center console panel (see page 20-157).

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the front accessory power socket (B).

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, goto step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I).

5. Measure the voltage between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (16P) terminal No. 14 and body ground. There should be less than 0.2 V.

• If there is less than 0.2 V, go to step 6. • If there is more than 0.2 V, check for: - An open or high resistance in the wire between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (16P) terminal No.'14 and ground (G601).

-Poor ground. (G601).

6. 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 7.

• If there is no voltage, check for: - A blown No. 23 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

- A faulty front accessory power socket relay - An open or high resistance in the wire between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) terminal No. 1 and cigarette lighter 2P connector terminal No. 1.

7. Check for continuity between the front accessory power socket terminal. No. 2 and body ground. There should be continuity.

• If there is continuity, replace the power socket; go to step 8.

• If there is no continuity, check for: - Poor ground (G503).

- An open or high resistance in the wire between front accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground (G503).

8. Remove the socket (A).

9. Remove the housing (A) f r om the panel.

10. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.