12 volt power outlet

v!nce · 11-26-2007, 02:39 PM

both of my 12 volt power outlets do not work in my car anymore. does anyone know why?

brazilianguy · 11-26-2007, 02:43 PM

check the fuse?

kenchan · 11-26-2007, 02:48 PM

you shouldn't have hooked up your 1200w rice cooker to it? jk

Iluvatar · 11-26-2007, 02:48 PM

Mine stopped working too and a common problem is for the connector to come unplugged in the rear. I dont know about these cars but in chevy's I run into this issue at least once a month. I'd check the fuse first, then diagnose the problem further

chelmsford · 11-27-2007, 01:28 PM

Take a look at this TSB:

Make : HONDA Model : CIVIC Year : 2006
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Service Bulletin Num : 1105
Date of Bulletin: NOV 16, 2005
NHTSA Item Number: 10018257
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary:
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE.

I showed this to the dealership and they repaired it for me under warranty. The problem had to do with a Verizon Cell Phone charger. If your car meets the criteria, make sure they don't scratch up your dashboard, like they did mine. (they replaced the dash.)

I Vtec, do you? · 11-27-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chelmsford

I showed this to the dealership and they repaired it for me under warranty. The problem had to do with a Verizon Cell Phone charger. If your car meets the criteria, make sure they don't scratch up your dashboard, like they did mine. (they replaced the dash.)

Can you elaborate on this? Did the charger cause the problem or did the charger just not work? I ask because I had my navi plugged into the front 12v plug on the dash. My phone started dying so I plugged in my verizon charger to the 12v plug that's in the arm rest and it doesn't work. Kinda curious as to why...

v!nce · 11-27-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chelmsford

Take a look at this TSB:

Make : HONDA Model : CIVIC Year : 2006
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Service Bulletin Num : 1105
Date of Bulletin: NOV 16, 2005
NHTSA Item Number: 10018257
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary:
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE.

I showed this to the dealership and they repaired it for me under warranty. The problem had to do with a Verizon Cell Phone charger. If your car meets the criteria, make sure they don't scratch up your dashboard, like they did mine. (they replaced the dash.)

yea thats how mine died. i plugged in my verizon cell phone charger and couple days later my power socket just died. looks like im heading to the dealership again....

chelmsford · 11-28-2007, 01:51 PM

Sure. The problem stems from the Verizon Cell Phone re-charger. I originally plugged the charger in the in the dash and it worked once. The fuse must have blown when I pulled out the charger. I then plugged it into the Center outlet. Same thing.

I then plugged the re-charger into my 2002 Odyssey and it worked fine. This told me it was a Civic issue. I then found the TSB and showed it to the dealership.

They told me they would replace the fuses but I had to buy a different Cell phone adapter. I said that was unacceptable and that they had to fix it according to the TSB specs. After gashing my dashboard, they had a move to handle and fixed the issue completely.

Now my Verizon Charger and GPS charger work without issue.

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brazilianguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Age: 20 Posts: 2,523 Iuri iTrader: 3 / 100%	check the fuse?

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kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,548 iTrader: 1 / 100%	you shouldn't have hooked up your 1200w rice cooker to it? jk

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Iluvatar Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 22 Posts: 9 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	Mine stopped working too and a common problem is for the connector to come unplugged in the rear. I dont know about these cars but in chevy's I run into this issue at least once a month. I'd check the fuse first, then diagnose the problem further

11-27-2007, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
chelmsford Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chelmsford, Mass Posts: 10 Tom Carroll iTrader: 0 / 0%	Take a look at this TSB: Make : HONDA Model : CIVIC Year : 2006 Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Service Bulletin Num : 1105 Date of Bulletin: NOV 16, 2005 NHTSA Item Number: 10018257 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Summary: ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE. I showed this to the dealership and they repaired it for me under warranty. The problem had to do with a Verizon Cell Phone charger. If your car meets the criteria, make sure they don't scratch up your dashboard, like they did mine. (they replaced the dash.)

11-28-2007, 01:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
chelmsford Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chelmsford, Mass Posts: 10 Tom Carroll iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sure. The problem stems from the Verizon Cell Phone re-charger. I originally plugged the charger in the in the dash and it worked once. The fuse must have blown when I pulled out the charger. I then plugged it into the Center outlet. Same thing. I then plugged the re-charger into my 2002 Odyssey and it worked fine. This told me it was a Civic issue. I then found the TSB and showed it to the dealership. They told me they would replace the fuses but I had to buy a different Cell phone adapter. I said that was unacceptable and that they had to fix it according to the TSB specs. After gashing my dashboard, they had a move to handle and fixed the issue completely. Now my Verizon Charger and GPS charger work without issue.