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2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories

ACCESSORY SOCKET

Purpose

• By inserting the plug of an electrical device, the accessory socket supplies 12 V (maximum 120 W) of power enabling use of the electrical device in the vehicle.

Function

• When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on), the accessory socket supplies 12 V (maximum 120 W) of power.

Construction

• An accessory socket installs a cap to prevent penetration of foreign matter in the socket such as dust.

• The accessory socket is located on the A/C unit.

Operation

1. When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on), the start stop unit turns the ACC relay on (1).

2. When the ACC relay turns on, electric current flows (2) to the accessory socket.

3. The accessory socket supplies power constantly to the electrical device inserted in the plug.

Fail-safe

• Not applicable

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