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I am having issues with my 12V power outlet in my 2000 Civic LX. I was using an electronic tire pump in the outlet to fill my tires. After using the pump after a while, it suddenly stopped working. Since then, I noticed that the power outlet no longer works, and it seems as if it is jammed. When I insert other accessories such as my GPS or cell phone charger, it seems as if they are not going in all the way.

I shined a flashlight into the outlet, and the middle seems blocked by a piece of gold colored metal. I've tried pushing accessories pretty hard in there, but that gold piece does not budge. Is there anything I can do to fix this? How would I go about replacing the outlet if necessary?

Thanks for any help.

 
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you can get a new socket from honda and swap it out. prolly one of the metal contacts broke off and fell inside. see if its a loose metal that you can pull out, otherwise you need a new assembly. you need to take the trim piece off, then the socket pops out from the back.

 
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Thanks for your response. Whats the best way to remove the panel so I can access the power outlet assembly?

 
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im not familiar with that year of civic, but it probably pulls out. most panels are held on with clips.

 
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is the fuse blown