Reconnecting Trailer Wiring Wires That Came Loose
Updated 07/07/2020 | Published 07/03/2020
Question:
My wires came loose and i only have 5 wires the colors is black, brown,blue,green and yellow. How do I reconnect the wires?
asked by: Al
Expert Reply:
What you'll need to do is check the functions of your wiring to see what they carry and then plug them into your trailer connector accordingly. Since trailer wire colors are more like suggestions than actual rules it can be a little difficult to determine which wires carry which functions just knowing the colors.
I have attached some help articles that you can check out when it comes to trailer wiring. When you go to check the functions you'll need a circuit tester # PTW2992 to do so. Just run through your various light functions if it's your tow vehicle, or apply 12V power to each wire to see what happens if it's on your trailer.
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