Should Breakaway Switch Wiring Have Current Running Through It

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on my breakaway switch the breakaway cable there is power going though it. if i touch the frame of the trailer it sparks. thanks

asked by: Lonnie

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One side of the breakaway switch wiring will have current running through it. As long as the plunger pin of the breakaway switch is inserted into the switch the other side of the wiring should have zero current running through it. Once you pull the pin it would allow the current to make it through the switch and go to your brake output circuit. I attached a picture that shows a wiring diagram.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The orange/black wire does connect to the positive battery terminal on the breakaway battery from kit #34-285. The blue wire connects to the yellow wire on the actuator, #K71-650. I have included a picture showing how everything gets wired up.

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Answer 2

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hey Larry, we do have the Roadmaster base plate kit part #RM87NQ that is a confirmed fit for your 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid. Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar you'd also need the adapter part #BX88185.

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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