Power outlet issue (1 Viewer)

[total2010]

Hey everyone,

a few days ago I was using the air electric pump (attached to the far right power outlet) when it killed the outlet. I checked the fuses and everything is fine, it is just the outlet isn't working. It is the outlet that is connected to the battery.. see photos

any idea on how to go about that one?

 

[ramangain]

Remove ashtray and that trim piece pries off to get to the backside of the power outlet

 

[Mike NXP]

Can you test a different device to troubleshoot if its the compressor or your power supply.

 

[total2010]

Can you test a different device to troubleshoot if its the compressor or your power supply.

Definitely the outlet... I checked that

 

[total2010]

Remove ashtray and that trim piece pries off to get to the backside of the power outlet

looks like the grey wire on the outlet itself has melted. Do you know the part number for the whole cigarette lighter/outlet assembly by any chance?

 

[Mike NXP]

You should enter you VIN and double check but I think you need the below item

>>Genuine OEM Power Outlet Part# 85530-06010 Fits 1997-2014 Toyota: Up To 35% Off On Every Order And Guaranteed Fit When You Enter Your VIN | OEM Genuine Parts
Power Outlet - Toyota (85530-06010)

 

[yamoto78]

Hey, I was wondering if you were able to fix your problem? My '99 LX470 is having a similar issue. We were re-inflating this weekend and thought we blew a fuse, except the fuses are fine. I haven't pulled the trim to see how my wires look. Did you replace yours? Was it easy? Did it work?

 

[Tres Toys]

I ran into a similar issue with my 2nd gen 4-Runner recently when using an 12V compressor in the cigarette lighter outlet. What I learned is that in some vehicles Toyota uses a fusible link on the back of the outlet that is specifically designed for cigarette lighters. This fusible link is designed to handle high current for a short period of time. However, if the device draws a moderate amount of current for a longer duration, it will melt the fusible link. The fuse in the fuse box will be fine as it is designed only to go if the max amperage is exceeded. There may be differences between cigarette lighter outlets and dedicated accessory outlets regarding whether they have a fusible links, but I am not certain about this. I guess the safest option is to get an adapter for the compressor plug that has clamps which can be directly connected to the battery when needed.

 

[yamoto78]

I ran into a similar issue with my 2nd gen 4-Runner recently when using an 12V compressor in the cigarette lighter outlet. What I learned is that in some vehicles Toyota uses a fusible link on the back of the outlet that is specifically designed for cigarette lighters. This fusible link is designed to handle high current for a short period of time. However, if the device draws a moderate amount of current for a longer duration, it will melt the fusible link. The fuse in the fuse box will be fine as it is designed only to go if the max amperage is exceeded. There may be differences between cigarette lighter outlets and dedicated accessory outlets regarding whether they have a fusible links, but I am not certain about this. I guess the safest option is to get an adapter for the compressor plug that has clamps which can be directly connected to the battery when needed.

Thank you. This was very well written and makes sense. Swapping out today. Hopefully it works.