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One 12V outlet not working

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by obx4runner, Dec 27, 2020.

  1. Dec 27, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    obx4runner

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    There are 2 on the front center column. It appears only one of mine are working. I checked all fuses are fine. Any thoughts ?
     
  2. Dec 27, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    4Runner170V

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    If all fuses are good. Check voltage with voltmeter on each one. If only one works, bad wire? or bad connection in the back. Will need to remove outlet and inspect..
     
  3. Dec 27, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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    Justthemechanic

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    The 2nd gen has a cigarette lighter, not a 12v outlet. I am not sure if the 3rd gen has a 12v outlet or cigarette lighter.

    The cigarette lighter circuit is protected by a fuse and the outlet also has a fuseable link, if the lighter doesn’t pop out when hot, the heat from the lighter will melt the link, cut the power to the lighter and save the truck from possibly catching on fire.
     
  4. Feb 28, 2021 at 9:16 PM
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    Pull the center console out & see if the outlet is still connected. My right side connectors fall off occasionally, esp after washboard roads.
     

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