Troubleshooting Several Trailer Wiring Issues with Very Corroded 7-Way
Published 08/14/2019
Question:
Can i ask one last question? I think i want to replace my 7 pin connector (you gave me a link to the part) - but I'd also like to have a 4 pin connector straight from the truck too. do you have a 7 pin / 4 pin replacement combo for a 2000 dodge ram 1500?
asked by: Wayne G
Expert Reply:
The picture of your 7-way is the biggest clue to the root of your problems. You have a ton of corrosion in there which can cause all sorts of problems from shorting circuits out like you mentioned (the smoking circuits) as well as causing intermittent connections like what your wife noticed when following you. You need to thoroughly clean the connector to rid it of all of the corrosion that you have or replace the connector with a new 7-way like # HM48480 which will give you the easiest solution.
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Wayne G.
8/14/2019
Can i ask one last question? I think i want to replace my 7 pin connector (you gave me a link to the part) - but I'd also like to have a 4 pin connector straight from the truck too. do you have a 7 pin / 4 pin replacement combo for a 2000 dodge ram 1500?