Hey guys thanks for taking the time to check this out.

This problem reared it's ugly head randomly about 4 months ago. I have no idea if anything specific that I did caused it - I just noticed one day that it wasn't responding to plugging my GPS charger into it.

Since then, I have triple checked the fuse boxes, checked the physical plug under the console, and tested with a voltmeter. I'm not positive if I was using the meter correctly; I had it set to 20volts dc, which is typical for most consumer electronics right?

Anyway I wondered if I can just buy a replacement that I saw at Auto Zone with the wires hanging out? Would it need any soldering or the like?

Would this have anything to do with the fact that my interior dome light went out about a month before that? I have tried fuses and bulbs with that too and no luck.

I really hope this doesn't end up being some faulty wiring somewhere because I am broke as a joke, haha.

Well thanks a bunch!!!

 

You set the meter properly. You should test for voltage across the battery posts to see if your meter is working properly. Sometimes there is a fuse in the meter that can blow.

I think that you may be better off testing the electrical connector that plugs into the 12V socket from behind before replacing parts.

The lighter socket should have a two pin connector. One wire (non-black) will have 12V to ground when the key is in the II position. The black wire should be a closed circuit to ground.

If those check out, then I would get a Honda accessory power socket. It will be a direct plug-in.

I don't think there is a VP accord in the US. Where are you located?

 

I am in the U.S. and it was purchased here in the States. It seems to throw people off when I say I have a VP Accord.

As far as the interior light goes what do you think I can or should about that? Would it have anything to do with it?

 

I would treat them as two different problems for now. They may or may not be related.

For a bulb or the lighter socket to work, you need power and ground. Test for power and ground on each of those individually. Then you can figure out what to examine next.

Also, it may be worth the money to buy a 2006 shop manual. I bought one for my TSX on Ebay that was an electronic pdf. I think it is a must when doing DIY work.

 

I think the '06 had two fuse panels under the hood. I think there is one on the drivers side, in that one there are fuses for that plug...using my 07 Pilot, we blew the fuse when a bad power inverter was plugged in during a road trip.

 

When you tested for voltage on the 12V outlet, did you read 12V or nothing?

Did you try something else like a cell phone charger in that outlet? Those power adapters have a fuse in them that can blow.

Also, look at the owner's manual for the locations of the fuse box and a list identifying the fuses.

 

I tested the outlet and it doesn't read anything. I have tried multiple different chargers for various items, just out of curiosity since they all have different power consumptions. No dice.

As for the interior light I still have my multimeter set on 20 volts dc and it was reading negative 12 volts with the car running, and -12.49, -12.53v when the power is off and the light is set on the door setting.


Any ideas?