12V front outlets....(and USB)

2015 Tacoma. I can't get any power from either of the front 12V outlets - doesn't matter whether I'm driving or stationary. Additionally, the adjacent USB port sometimes works and recognizes my phone...and sometimes doesn't. I've tried multiple cables and nothing seems to sort the issue.

I checked the blue 15A fuse under the steering wheel that's for the power outlets, and it looks fine. I saw on another post that someone was talking about a relay that can cause issues, but I don't know where that's located.

Anyone got any suggestions?

much appreciated

-- Mike

 

my outlets just went out last night and yes there is a relay that controls it but I have not read the manual yet to know where its location is

 

The relay is on the back side of the fuse block. I think it's the left one.

Just for info, the fuse is hot all the time and supplies power to the relay contacts. The relay is energized when the key is turned on.

 

If you have a multimeter check continuity with the fuse unplugged. If using a light meter check for voltage (light) on both sides when the fuse has power. Visual inspection of fuse could be misleading if there is a hairline fracture.