RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Testing and Inspection
Power Outlet Test
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Power Outlet in Wiring Diagrams.
1. Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the
faulty fuse.
2. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
battery as required.
3. Remove the plastic protective cap from the power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between the inside circumference of the power outlet
receptacle and a good ground. There should be continuity If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5.
4. Check for battery voltage at the insulated contact located at the back of the power outlet receptacle. If not OK, go to Step 5.
5. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the power outlet receptacle from the instrument panel. Disconnect the wire harness
connector from the power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the power outlet wire harness connector and
a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the power outlet wire harness connector. If OK,
replace the faulty power outlet receptacle. If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction block fuse as required.
