2000 Honda Civic Power Outlet Dead

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HAI2I2YDAT
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hello, i am new to this forum. I have a problem. I have had this 2000 Civic EX and have never used the power outlet before. This past weekend I bought an FM transmittor for my ipod and plugged it in and it did not work. I tested it on a different car and the fm transmittor worked so the problem is not that. I also checked the fuse of my car and that was ok. I also removed the dash to check the connection of the power outlet and it was firmly attached. Does anyone know what the problem is? and how to fix it? TIA
Jan 8, 2007 at 7:32 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Get a volt-ohm meter. Perform a test of the power to the power point. No power at the powerpoint then work your way back. Possible in line fuse etc. Power to the powerpoint then the powerpoint itself could be defective. That is about it in a nutshell.
Jan 8, 2007 at 11:47 PM

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Test the power outlet with a volt-ohm meter. If there is no power, trace the circuit back and check for an inline fuse. If power is present, the outlet itself may be defective and should be replaced.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Civic EX says the power outlet does not power an FM transmitter that works in another car. The fuse was checked and the outlet connection behind the dash was secure. The expert advises testing for voltage at the outlet, tracing the circuit back if there is no power, including a possible inline fuse, and replacing the outlet if power is present.

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