12v power outlets not working
03-23-2021, 08:03 PM
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12v power outlets not working
Have a 2010 HHR LT and the 12v power outlets are not working, fuses have been checked and confirmed to be good, took a volt/ohm meter to the plug at the front power power @ dash and getting a fluctuating reading of 0-8v coming up and down repeating. I have never seen voltage readings doing this before.
Does anyone know what I can do next to diagnose or know what might be causing this problem????
Does anyone know what I can do next to diagnose or know what might be causing this problem????
03-23-2021, 10:30 PM
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Code reader works fine on the obd port, but i do not have anything plugged in constant on the obd port, but both power outlets have that fluctuation 0-8v and won't power anything
I've checked both fuses and circuits for the outlets, they both do exactly the same thing with fluctuation from 0-8v at the plug.
I've checked both fuses and circuits for the outlets, they both do exactly the same thing with fluctuation from 0-8v at the plug.
Last edited by Slyk221; 03-24-2021 at 07:27 AM. Reason: Update
03-24-2021, 08:00 AM
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Ok, so there is nothing in the circuit like bcm or anything that could have an effect on power? Just battery, fuse box, then outlet?
I have never tapped into the circuit for anything else, this is a pert much pristine car, these plugs just stopped working one day and now I'm trying to figure out why?
I have never tapped into the circuit for anything else, this is a pert much pristine car, these plugs just stopped working one day and now I'm trying to figure out why?
03-24-2021, 08:38 AM
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They are always hot with no intervention from anything. You are the only owner? Nobody ever spliced a wire? No add ons? Original sound system? What have you been using them for? Anybody ever think they were cig lighter outlets? Fresh battery in your VOM? Anyone add fog lights etc.
