Power source outlets

2008 TOYOTA AVALON
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
BIGHEAV2
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Last night, both power outlets stopped working for no apparent reason. We were made aware the power source alarm on our Garmin navigation system indicated that it was on battery power. I've checked the associated fuse in the driver's side fuse case, but it's good. What might be the problem? Is there something else that controls their operation?
Apr 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
Hello,

There is an accessory relay (passenger compartment fuse panel) that needs to be checked here is a guide to help you with the relay location in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

I have included the fuse panel location and identifications as well. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Jul 3, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Avatar
TURBOJAY
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to replace the relay cost me $34.00 all fixed I love this site.
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
DSC900
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
The fuse was blown and replaced
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
whats a power outlet?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
do you know why fuse was blown?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
DSC900
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Like an extra cigarette outlet I have two and both are dead . Use it mainly to plug in my gps . Don't know why it blew?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
DSC900
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Any ideas?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
did you test at fuse for power or just replace it?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
the power outlets may have it's own fusable link. you have to remove it to see it.
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
BBF1995
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
The outlet on the back of the center console is not working. I thought it might be a blown fuse but when I checked I found that there was nothing wrong with the fuse in it. What else could be wrong?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
It could be a broken wire, bad ground, or the unit itself is bad. The first thing to do is check to see if there is power to the outlet. If there is, replace the outlet. If there isn't, you need to first confirm there is power at the fuse. If there is, start at the outlet and work backwards checking for an open in the wiring.
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
BBF1995
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Would it be possible for me to check all of this myself without prior experience?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
If you are careful and don't short anything out, you should be fine. All you need is a test light to see if power is at different points.
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM (Merged)