![]() He has tackled most automotive and technical subjects throughout his media career, which has seen him contribute to such illustrious journals as Caravan World, Camper Trailer Australia, Wheels, 4X4 Australia and Motor. Phil has been a motoring writer for more than 20 years. Phil is a long-term vehicle tow-tester and also the former owner of a 1979 Viscount Grand Tourer, which he restored before selling it to make room for his next project: a mid-1980s Windsor Windcheater. In this scenario, the plug was fitted into the number plate aperture in the bumper bar. Refit the body of the connector to the connector securing point. ![]() (Expect some voltage drop from the battery to the trailer connector.) Using a multimeter set to 12V, reconnect the battery and check that the connector circuits are functioning. The position and number must correspond with the wiring diagram supplied with the plug. STEP 7:The end cap and sealing plug is fitted to the cable before securing wires to the terminals. And as there was no corrosion to the vehicle connector, stripping back of the wire insulation was not required. This illustration shows the trailer plug. colour.Īfter the old plug wires are unscrewed, observe that the wire insulation matches with the position on the new plug. The new and old plugs must have identical terminal numbering and wire insulation. The plug cover end should be unscrewed before unclipping the plug body and forcing it open. Gather your ‘tools of the trade’: multimeter, small screwdriver, wire stripper – plus replacement plug.ĭisconnect the vehicle battery’s positive terminal. Here, we demonstrate a step-by-step installation of a new trailer plug on a tow vehicle. But before you start disconnecting and stripping wires, why not simply replace the complete plug.Īny ‘jack of all trades’ can perform this DIY job, which should be comfortably completed in around half an hour. This is the plug that plugs into the BACK of the 7 way trailer plug. Connections can fail due to corrosion or metal fatigue. This socket is designed to replace the factory plug on your truck. For example, on GM Trucks, This would be the replacement if yours Trailer plug twists into the holder on the rear of the truck.Replacing a plug or trailer connector is not only inexpensive but also a relatively easy assignment. If your trailer lights or electric braking systems are not working properly, this plug may be the answer! This Replacment Trailer plug fits many GM Factory mounts and connectors, This plug is the standard 7 way blade type plug used on many trucks. We have listed "typical" colors below, but these may not match your colors! You must test and wire by FUNCTION, not color. ![]() It does not come with instructions (but if asked, I will try to help) It is very likely that the wire colors on this pigtail will MOT be the same colors as your truck. You must have a basic knowledge of vechile wiring in order to install this. It is a part of the main truck wire harness, and is normally not replaceable, however we have these made so you can replace them on your truck if needed, without having to go to the dealer and get the entire rear wire harness for your truck Please be sure this is the plug you need. If the plug is your problem, then this is just what you need to get your vehicle in good trailer towing order again! It is designed to REPLACE the original trailer hitch plug that may have corroded or been damaged causing an electrical failure in your trailer lights or brakes. This trailer harness receptacle is a new, aftermarket replacement part. Replacement Truck Connector 7 way trailer plug OEM Pigtail Wire Harness Plug (OE12)
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