Diagnosis And Testing - 115 V Power Outlet
Be sure to utilize the proper safety gloves rated at least at a 00 rating when working on any high voltage system. Failure to do so may result in serious or fatal injury.
Proper use and care of rubber insulating gloves and sleeves are essential to user safety. Do not wear rings, watches, jewelry and sharp objects on your hands or arms, they will cause damage to the rubber gloves and sleeves.
Before attempting any repair on a inverter circuits, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes with the scan tool.
B (+) range must be with 11.5 V DC to 16 V DC for inverter operation.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
- Check the fused B (+) fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the inoperative fuse.
- Remove the instrument panel center bezel, disconnect the connector from the back of the 115 V power outlet. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL . Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and press the inverter ON switch. Switch the multi-meter from D/C to A/C and check for 115 V at pin 1 and pin 4 in the harness connector. If not OK, repair the open or short as required.
- Replace the 115 V power outlet if steps 1 and 2 did not resolve the issue. Refer to OUTLET, POWER, 115 V, REMOVAL .