AC115 Inverter Button Not Working

[USA591]

Hey Team,

The OEM Inverter isn't working. When I press dash button, the button no longer lights up and there is no power to the hidden two-blade AC outlet in the center console.

I've checked both of the fuses labeled Inverter on the in-cabin fuse block and and under-hood fuse block. They are both good.

I know it has worked in the past, I used it to power a laptop last year.

Any ideas about what to test next before the I tear the cargo panels out to get at the inverter itself?


73

 

[USA591]

Fixed

Turns out the switch was not connected in back. It had spontaneously separated !?!

I went to put the interior fuse panel back on and reached up to feel the back of the switch with the thought that I'd replace it and I realized it wasn't connected. Weird.

...now I'm wondering what other electrical gremlins are out there waiting in the wings due to loose connections? bwah ha ha ha ha...

73

 

[ArthurKotb]

Well that's good news, better than a bad inverter. BTW, most inverters have internal fuses.

I have the inverter in my 2004 and used it many times, mostly for the AC charger for the phone. I thank you for posting the issue and solution in case I ever run into the problem myself.