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Front 12V outlet fried- replacement?

19K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  woodstkr  
#1 ·
So a freak accident involving a cheap 12V plug falling apart, and then bits of metal dropping into said outlet, arcing/sparking/etc... has rendered my frontmost 12v Outlet inoperable.

I checked the fuse and it is not blown. The 12V outlet is completely toast.

This being my first new car, (and first warranty!) i'd rather not pay someone to work on it yet, especially something dumb like this that I have done beforeon other cars.

Can anyone tell me how to get to it/ pop it out, so I can look for a replacement?

It's a 2013 SE, but I'm guessing they all use the same one.
 
#4 ·
The plastic on my front 12 v plug broke, and I took to dealer and they replaced the whole unit which included the two seat warmer controls. Unfortunately the mechanic used a screwdriver to pry it out and damaged the surrounding plastic. Now that has to be replaced.