Accessory Power Sockets Acura RDX I

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Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Note. If both the front and console accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box or poor connection at G502.

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1. Remove the center console panel (see step 3) and audio pocket (see «CENTER CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#consoles__center-console-beverage-holder-replacement) ).
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, go to step 4.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I).
5. Check for voltage between the power accessory socket 2P connector No. 1 terminal 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. 29 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. Faulty front accessory power socket relay. An open in the wire.
6. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and body ground. There should be continuity. If there is continuity, go to step 7. If there is no continuity, check for: Poor ground (G 503). An open in the wire.
7. Remove the socket (A).
8. Remove the housing (A) from the panel.
9. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.

Console Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Note. If both the front and console accessory power sockets do not work, check the No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box or poor connection at G502.

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1. Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#consoles__center-console-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the console 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, go to step 4.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I), and measure the voltage between the No. 1 terminal 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. 28 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. Faulty console accessory power socket relay. An open in the wire.
5. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and body ground. There should be continuity. If there is continuity, go to step 6. If there is no continuity, check for: Poor ground (G 503). An open in the wire.
6. Remove the socket (A).
7. Remove the housing (A) from the panel.
8. Install the power socket in the reverse order of removal.

See also:
• CENTER CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER REPLACEMENT
• CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION