bbolt
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Post by bbolt on Sept 23, 2020 8:56:49 GMT -5
I’m getting a notice from my truck that trailer wiring issue and then comes trailer brakes disconnected. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Post by lynnmor on Sept 23, 2020 9:34:24 GMT -5
Many have problems with the trailer connection. The receptacle is exposed to road salt, water and debris and is usually neglected. Likewise, the trailer plug rarely is protected from the weather and becomes corroded. While you could have wiring issues anywhere in the circuit, a good place to start is inspecting the receptacle and plug.
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Post by Chuck on Sept 23, 2020 13:52:10 GMT -5
I agree with lynnmor, mud, road film in the receptacle and plug is 90% of trailer brakes disconnects.
I shoot WD40 in my trailer plugs to clean them out an work them back an forth a few times to clean out
plug ... I also use contact cleaner as well an have in rare cases use pipe cleaners along with the
contact cleaner ...
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Post by nvguy on Sept 23, 2020 21:08:23 GMT -5
What Lynnmor and Chuck said.. I don't know what you tow with, but Ford trucks are very sensitive to any sort of electrical issue & are very quick to detect a fault and shut things down, so it doesn't take much gunk in the plug to freak the truck out. Most likely, its the plug.
If not, repost, we have lots more advice.
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bbolt
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Post by bbolt on Sept 24, 2020 8:25:50 GMT -5
I tow with a 2018 Ram 3500. My plug on the truck has a cover so no crud there.
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Post by laknox on Sept 24, 2020 11:12:28 GMT -5
I tow with a 2018 Ram 3500. My plug on the truck has a cover so no crud there. May not be "crud"; could be simple oxidation. Try some contact cleaner and see if that helps. Also, make sure your plug is firmly seated and the catch on the cap is engaging the lip on the plug. Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 24, 2020 19:49:15 GMT -5
I tow with a 2018 Ram 3500. My plug on the truck has a cover so no crud there. May not be "crud"; could be simple oxidation. Try some contact cleaner and see if that helps. Also, make sure your plug is firmly seated and the catch on the cap is engaging the lip on the plug.Lyle Common "my trailer lights/brakes don't work". |
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Post by nvguy on Sept 24, 2020 22:16:57 GMT -5
I tow with a 2018 Ram 3500. My plug on the truck has a cover so no crud there. Maybe not on that side, but on the "back side" where the wiring enters some moisture might have crept in. |
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bbolt
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Post by bbolt on Sept 26, 2020 12:36:47 GMT -5
The problem was the plug from the trailer.
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Post by Chuck on Sept 26, 2020 13:24:18 GMT -5
bbolt Glad you found your problem, one word of caution, just because you have a plug cover on your plug dozen't mean that crud can't get inside on the contact points  Yes there is more problems on the trailer plugs than on the receiver in your truck... Over time you will see green crud on both trailer plug an truck receiver if you do not keep them clean Agn glad you found you problem Chuck |
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bbolt
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Post by bbolt on Sept 27, 2020 17:52:51 GMT -5
What do you use to keep them clean
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 27, 2020 19:28:03 GMT -5
What do you use to keep them clean contact cleaner or WD40 and put dielectric grease in the plug. The dielectric grease is available at auto parts ,Walmart, and the big box stores, couple dollars. |
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