Electrical - Console 12V Power Socket Inoperative
90 12 volt socket in the rear section of the center console does not work.
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August 24, 2011.
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Affected Vehicles
Condition
^ 12 volt socket in rear section of the center console does not work.
^ Open circuit in the fuse for the 12 volt socket.
^ 12 volt socket light, center console switch, roof module does not work or flickers.
Technical Background
The wiring harness for the 12 volt socket may be pinched or damaged near the attachment point of the center arm rest, or may be pinched or
damaged at the four mounting points of the center console rear section.
Production Solution
Re-routing of the 12 volt socket wiring harness beginning with vehicle production date: November 20, 2010.
Service
1. Check whether the wiring harness for the 12 volt socket is pinched in the area of the center arm rest attachment (Figure 1, red circle).
2. If the wiring harness is in contact with the attachment, check and repair any damaged sections with the repair kit (VAS1978B) and then re-route
the wiring harness.
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Figure 2 shows the routing before the change.
3. Move the wiring harness to the right under the airbag control unit wiring according to Figure 3. This shortens the wiring harness for the 12 volt
socket and reduces possible contact with the center arm rest attachment.
4. Another potential area where the wiring harness may become pinched or damaged is at the center console rear mounting points (Figure 4).
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Check and repair any damaged sections with the repair kit (VAS 1978B) and reroute the wiring harness accordingly.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
