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Power Outlets: Overview Buick LaCrosse II facelift

Body Electrical 5 illustrations ~535 words

Scheme 240

Scheme 240: DC Power Outlets (Without CW1 or CZ2)

Scheme 241

Scheme 241: Cigar Lighter (CZ2)

Scheme 242

Scheme 242: 110V AC Power Outlet (K16)

Scheme 243

Scheme 243: 220V AC Power Outlet (K17)

Circuit/System Description

The accessory DC/AC power inverter module converts 12 V direct current (DC) battery voltage to 110-120 V alternating current (AC) in order to operate AC powered devices. The accessory DC/AC power inverter module provides up to 150 watts of power. The accessory DC/AC power inverter module is connected to a chassis ground circuit and receives fuse protected battery voltage.

The accessory power receptacle has an internal switch, that detects when an AC powered device is plugged into the receptacle. When the ignition is ON and an AC powered device is plugged into the accessory power receptacle, the normally open switch in the accessory power receptacle, closes. When the accessory DC/AC power inverter module detects the voltage from the accessory power receptacle switch, the inverter module begins to supply 110-120 V AC to the accessory power receptacle - 110V AC after a 1.5 s delay.

The vehicle is fitted with a 12 V accessory power receptacle. The accessory power outlets are controlled by an ignition operated relay. The accessory power receptacle is operational when the ignition is turned to either the On or the Accessories positions.

12 Volt Power Outlet Receptacle Description and Operation

The 12 V accessory power receptacles are supplied with power by the accessory relay.

The vehicle is fitted with a cigarette lighter and/or with a 12 V accessory power receptacle. The cigarette lighter and accessory power outlets are controlled by an ignition operated relay. The accessory power receptacle and cigarette lighter are operational when the ignition is turned to either the On or the Accessories positions. To operate the cigarette lighter, press in the lighter knob. When the element is hot, the lighter automatically pops out and is ready for use.

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Scheme 244: Power Outlets Block Diagram
CalloutComponent Name
HWHard-Wired
T1T1 Accessory DC/AC Power Inverter Module
X81X81 Accessory Power Receptacle - 110V AC

The alternating current (AC) accessory power outlet system consists of the accessory DC/AC power inverter module and the accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC. The accessory DC/AC power inverter module converts 12 V direct current (DC) battery power to 110 V at 60 Hertz (Hz) AC power to operate AC powered devices. The accessory DC/AC power inverter module provides up to 150 watts of power. The accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC provides the usual connection for AC powered devices.

110 Volt Power Outlet Receptacle System Operation

The accessory DC/AC power inverter module receives fuse protected battery voltage and is connected to the 12 V electrical system ground. The accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC has an internal switch, that detects when an AC powered device is plugged into the outlet. When the ignition is ON, and an AC powered device is plugged into the accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC, the normally open switch in the accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC, closes. When the accessory DC/AC power inverter module detects the voltage from the accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC switch, the inverter module begins to supply 110 V AC to the accessory power receptacle - 110 V AC after a 1.5 s delay. The accessory AC power system is protected against circuit overload and circuit shorts to ground.