Re Inserting Pin into Breakaway Switch
Updated 10/14/2024 | Published 12/05/2011
Question:
after i unhooked my 24 ft trailer i forgot to unhook the breakaway cable and pulled it out ...i cant seem to get it back in ...only goes in half way! suggestions please
asked by: John F
0
Expert Reply:
The piece of the switch that pulled out is keyed, so that it can only be inserted back into the switch one way. Try rotating the piece, eventually you will find the position in which it will go in. You will also want to make sure that the pin was not damaged.
expert reply by:
Mike L
0
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Resetting Breakaway Switch on Trailer to Allow Brakes to Release
- Search Results: yakima sks lock cores
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate, Tow Bar Receiver, and High-Low Adapter Lock Kit - Keyed Alike - Qty 4
- Shop: Replacement SKS Lock Core for Yakima Racks and Carriers - A145
- Shop: Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 2)
- Shop: Replacement Key for Yakima Racks and Carriers - A141
- Shop: Replacement SKS Lock Core for Yakima Racks and Carriers - A141
- Shop: Replacement Breakaway Switch for Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kits
- Shop: ESCO Alarmed Breakaway Switch
- Q&A: Once a Trailer Breakaway Switch Pin has Been Pulled is the System Reusable
- Search Results: past orders
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Search Results: previous orders
- Search Results: dexter trailer breakaway kit
- Search Results: my past orders
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Search Results: antirattle
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Replacement Attachment Tabs for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Q&A: Can Trailer Breakaway Pin Be Reinserted if Pulled
- Video: Mount: Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass on a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
Melissa
10/14/2024
This forum was a life saver for me this weekend. Accidentally pulled out the breakaway pin when I wasn't following my mental checklist for unhooking my goose neck horse trailer. Had my horse at a weekend event. When I tried to put the pin in, it only went in half way. Google brought me here. I was convinced that the pin could only go in one of two ways. When neither of those work I tried rotating. Turns out I was only a quarter turn off. Pin when back in with ease and my horse and I were on our way home!