For 1990-2009 cars

### 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
--- | --- | --- | ---
B+ | 1 | 1 | --
Ground | -- | 1 | 1
1. Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction

### Circuit/System Description

When the appropriate power outlet accesory is in use, the power outlet receptacle is supplied B+ 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

#### Special Tools

Special ToolsCigar Lighter Socket Remover

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate power outlet receptacle.
2. Test for less than 1 Ω between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.

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

3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. Replace the appropriate power outlet receptacle.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Replacement

• | Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Retainer Replacement