Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1306

Accessory Power Socket
Test/Replacement
Front:
1. Remove the dashboard center lower cover (see
page 20-63).
2. Disconnectthe 2P connector {A)from the socket (B).
3. Carefully pry the accessory power socket (B) out
from the dashboard.
Wire side of
female terminals
lnspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corrooeo,
repair them as necessary, and recheck the
system.
. lf the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
Turn the ignition switch ACC (l), and check for
voltage between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
. There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check for:
- p o o r g r o u n d ( G 4 0 1 ) .
- a n o p e n i n t h e w i r e .
- blown No. 18 {15A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
YEL/GRN
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Rear:
1. Remove the rear console cover (see page 20-60).
2. Disconnectthe 2P connector (B)from the socket.
3. Carefully pry the accessory power socket (B) out
from the rear console cover.
Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,
repair them as necessary, and recheck the
system.
. lf the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
Turn the ignition switch ACC (l), and check for
voltage between the No. 1 and No.2 terminals.
. There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage. check for:
- p o o r g r o u n d ( G 4 0 1 , 5 0 1 ) .
- a n o p e n i n t h e w i r e .
- blown No. 18 (15A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
- b l o w n N o . 3 ( 1 0 A ) f u s e i n t h e u n d e r - d a s h f u s e /
relay box.
- faulty rear accessory power socket relay.
5 .