98 Limited DC outlets

In my wife's 98, the front DC outlet is not working, however the rear one does. Anybody have any idea why that might be? I assume they should be on the same fuse. Maybe I'm mistaken?

 

Thanks for the help guys!

 

Looks like it based on the diagram I was able to find on the net.

Still, check the fuse for the power outlet and verify it is still good.

Make sure the key is on and maybe one is switched on with the ignition and one is not. This would indicate separate circuits.

I have had a few outlets go bad over the years. Both just bad contacts in them. Sometimes the center contact point is deformed and something like wedging a bit of folded tinfoil makes contact again. Use a volt meter to test voltage of it. If you can't get any voltage reading...it may have broken in some way and you can remove it and see what is going on. Once out, verify 12v at the wiring harness for it on the center pin. If you have 12v getting to the outlet...it's a bad outlet.

 

Your welcome!

Check continuity from the fuse to the outlet, make sure nothing got physically disconnected at some point.

 

Thanks again guys, will perform those tests. Wondering how hard it is to remove the socket though, if it seems to be the problem.

 

ive had this problem in my 99 tacoma which ended up being the outlet itself being worn from years of in-and-out of sockets. i used some light sandpaper and scrapped the inside to make the surface rough. so far its been holding up well. you could also get a new outlet. Outlets arent difficult to remove but you will need to pull the panel off to access these small one-way press clips on the outlet in order to pull then out without breaking anything. do this after you've ruled out fuses or broken wire. hope this helps!