Power Outlets Description and Operation 115 Volts AC

The accessory AC/DC power control module converts the 12-volt DC battery voltage to 108-125 volts AC to operate AC-powered devices. The accessory AC/DC power control module provides up to 150 watts of power. The 115V AC auxiliary power outlet is located on the right rear interior trim panel. The AC/DC power control module is located behind the right rear trim panel.

The AC/DC power outlet system consists of the following components:

Battery voltage is supplied to the accessory AC/DC power control module from the 25-amp AC/DC INVRTR fuse located in the underhood fuse block. The accessory AC/DC power control module is grounded to the right D-pillar. When the ignition is turned ON or to accessory, ignition voltage from the BCM is supplied to the plug-inserted switches in the accessory power outlet. When a 115-volt AC-powered device is plugged into the outlet, the normally-open plug-inserted switches, located internally in the accessory power outlet, close. The accessory AC/DC power control module detects a voltage signal on the control circuit and the accessory AC/DC power control module supplies 115 volts AC to the accessory power outlet after a 1.5 second delay. The LED on the outlet illuminates to indicate that the outlet is powered.

The accessory AC/DC power control module contains a ground-fault circuit interrupter. If either the phase A circuit or the phase B circuit becomes shorted to the vehicle ground, or if the current on either circuit differs by greater than 6 mA, the accessory AC/DC power control module will turn OFF until the device is unplugged from the outlet and plugged into the outlet again.

The module will turn OFF if the current exceeds 3.8 amps for 1 second, or 2.5 amps for 10 seconds. The module will turn ON when the device is unplugged from the outlet and plugged into the outlet again.