My thoughts are to open up the other five outlets to see what is going on.
Another possibility is that there is another junction box somewhere that you
are unaware of. Perhaps where a switch or light is located. The problem
could be located in an outlet, switch, or light that is still working. If
it is an older house, there could be hidden splices buried from past
remodeling jobs.

What was your neighbor doing that made the circuit breaker trip in the first
place? The answer to that question may provide a clue.



"ChrisGW" wrote in message
...
John Grabowski wrote:
Stop using the meter and test the circuit with a light bulb and pigtail
socket. Are the wires on the receptacle stabbed into the back or are
they
tight around the screws? If they are in the back, replace the
receptacle
and connect it using pigtails around the screws.

The wires are screwed on. I have checked with pig tail light. No good

You should also check for a loose neutral connection in the circuit
breaker
panel. Tighten all of the screws on the neutral bus bar.


I checked the neutral bar already and everything was tight.


Are the other five receptacles working? Is there anything else not
working?
How old is the house? Is there a possibility that this outlet is also
protected by a GFI receptacle located somewhere else?


No GFI in play here. Just 5 receptacles on this circuit.



John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv



"ChrisGW" wrote in message
...

A neighbor came over today and said she tripped the circuit and when she

re-set

it, the outlet did not work. I went over and checked the breaker on the

meter

and it tested good, but the outlet did not work. I pulled the outlet and

it

appeared good, I put the meter on the wires and nothing. I then replaced

the

breaker figuring that may be it and nothing. There are six outlets on
this
breaker and the one I pulled I believe is the first one in the line.

What am I missing?

Thanks for your help

Chris