Need help with simple electrical problem
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Cargo Master
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Need help with simple electrical problem
So, in searching for the reason for my weak trailer brakes, I noticed that the plastic sheath on the ground wire coming from the truck side of the 7-pin plug has a small break in it and the copper is exposed a little. Is it possible this could be causing a short or something? And if so, how should I repair it? Thanks!
Fleet Owner
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Would not cause a short but could cause a weak ground connection which will make your lights and such do some goofy stuff. I am not sure how that plug is constructed so that is about all the help I can offer. Good luck Bob
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Cargo Master
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Thanks Jay. I just need to know how to fix this break in the sheath. Normally I'd just put electrical tape on it if it was in the house, but I don't think it would hold up back there at the plug location or if that would fix the weak ground problem.
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Have you tested your brake controler? I just had one fail yesterday when I hooked up! Test it and make sure you are getting enough voltage to the trailer. You also want to see if the voltage is getting to the magnets.
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What Jay said, on both points.. sorry...
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go to a .99 cent store and buy a 12V test light and package of alligator clips to make a jumper, it will make testing the circut a lot easier. then just keep following everyones advice thus far. You can take any length of wire you need attach alligator clips on both ends to make a quick jumper.
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It's likely that you have high resistance in your ground wire. This will DEFINITELY cause you some grief. Even in Montana where we have a negative relative humidity most of the time, the wires begin to grow green fur and lose their ability to transfer electrons.
You, being in SC where walking in the clouds never ends, are sure to have some corrosion inside the insulation.
Don't tape it, scotch lock it, or even cover it up with sealant. The damage is done and you will have to solder and heat-shrink the connection.
You, being in SC where walking in the clouds never ends, are sure to have some corrosion inside the insulation.
Don't tape it, scotch lock it, or even cover it up with sealant. The damage is done and you will have to solder and heat-shrink the connection.
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