Loose 7 pin plug
My 7 pin hook up is a little loose and looses contact, any way to snug it up?
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The answer is yes, but, with reservations. Like most electrical plugs, the contacts are basically one or two springs, in this case the spring is a flat piece of meter that is slightly bent, a usually solid stiff piece of metal is pushed between the two springs and allow power to flow.
Take the offending socket or plug apart and using a small screwdriver, bent the springs slightly back so they touch the solid blades again.
There are two basic things that cause the looseness, heat from current flow and vibrations. The metal springs loose their temper and while you can make them work again, the metal is fatigued and will become loose again. Sometime you'll need to replace the socket or the plug, so keep a spare and do the whole job when you get a chance.
Take the offending socket or plug apart and using a small screwdriver, bent the springs slightly back so they touch the solid blades again.
There are two basic things that cause the looseness, heat from current flow and vibrations. The metal springs loose their temper and while you can make them work again, the metal is fatigued and will become loose again. Sometime you'll need to replace the socket or the plug, so keep a spare and do the whole job when you get a chance.
