7 pin electrical contact cleaner
I have been taking the trailer out of hibernation and notice there is significant oxidation on the contacts of my electrical connector. I notice there are a bunch of spray cleaners out there. Does a...
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Dave H M wrote:MDKMDK wrote:
After, or instead of a more liquid type of spray cleaner, would dielectric grease be an option?
Seems to work great for me. i keep the plug well lubed with it.
Also i never let my plug dangle. It goes into a dummy socket when not plugged into the truck.
I recently fixed a rig that was leaving a campground, with no working lights on the flat towed car. I asked the owner to test the turn and brake lights on the motorhome, while another guest looked at the back of the car. I wiggled the six pin connection and confirmed that there was an intermittent connection. The plug/receptacle had a lot of light corrosion from the salty trip south from NY to FL. I lightly packed the female connectors on the plug with dielectric grease, and worked the it in and out of the receptacle a dozen times, or so. A quick check confirmed that the issue was resolved. I've done this many times on everything from trailer connectors to non-fuctioning 12V bulbs and sockets.
