trailer connection issues
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Jul-26-2016 02:39 PM
On my 2015 F350 there is an on screen display that shows me when the 5'er is connected, or disconnected.
For some reason, the connection recently became intermittent. I have checked the in-bed connector, and wiring harness from the 5'er, etc but haven't found anything frayed or wrong that might be causing the system to read "connected" then "disconnected" (it swaps every couple of minutes). It doesn't seem to be associated with braking cycles, etc.
Additionally, the brakes when applied from the truck appear to not be doing the same job they used to when stopping. As a test, I pulled the emergency pin which locked up the brakes just fine on the rig, so I don't think it is the trailer.
I made a cursory check of the fuses on the truck and will go back to check them again, but any other ideas out there?
Thanks
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Aug-11-2016 08:38 AM
aviator41 wrote:
Electrolytic grease is good stuff...
I think you mean Dielectric Grease. Maybe? I've never heard of electrolytic grease, but grease with electrolyte in it does not sound right.
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Aug-11-2016 08:07 AM
I lifted the rig and tested each wheel by spinning then pulling the emergency cord. Driver side checked out fine. The passenger side however didn't fair so well. In fact, neither of the two wheels showed any braking capacity at all. Upon inspection, the front axle had a frayed wire at the connection just outside the drum! Whew - easy fix! The rear axle wires were good on the passenger side, but when traced back to the driver side, the sending wires (that run through the axle from left to right) were frayed. Whew - easy fix #2. Perform spin test again - everything works. I then connected the truck and took a few victory laps around town.
Thanks so much for the help!
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Mickey (105lb golden - good thing he's pretty)
Ashlee (85lb lab - spectacular pal)
Dutch (120lb lab - young one in training)
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Jul-27-2016 10:56 AM
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Jul-27-2016 03:52 AM
snipe wrote:
Had a similar issue with my brakes 2 years ago, brake controller was identifying an issue with trailer brake connections, it turned out to be a broken wire going to the magnet inside the brake drum that was shorting out intermittently to ground on the brake assembly. As a test raise up each wheel one at a time and spin the wheel, activate the brakes pulling the emergency cutoff switch cable, that is how I found my issue.
Same issue here. We bought a new truck last year (2015 Sierra 3500HD) and we had occasional messages. Tried all new connectors - didn't resolve. It was a badly frayed wire near a magnet.
These new controllers in the new trucks are very good!
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Jul-26-2016 08:43 PM
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Jul-26-2016 04:18 PM
It can be found in most auto parts stores.
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Jul-26-2016 04:10 PM
tomthyme wrote:
Hello Folks!
On my 2015 F350 there is an on screen display that shows me when the 5'er is connected, or disconnected.
For some reason, the connection recently became intermittent. I have checked the in-bed connector, and wiring harness from the 5'er, etc but haven't found anything frayed or wrong that might be causing the system to read "connected" then "disconnected" (it swaps every couple of minutes). It doesn't seem to be associated with braking cycles, etc.
Additionally, the brakes when applied from the truck appear to not be doing the same job they used to when stopping. As a test, I pulled the emergency pin which locked up the brakes just fine on the rig, so I don't think it is the trailer.
I made a cursory check of the fuses on the truck and will go back to check them again, but any other ideas out there?
Thanks
I had a problem with mine. It turned out to be a ground problem on my truck.
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Jul-26-2016 04:03 PM
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Jul-26-2016 03:45 PM
There is my thread.
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Jul-26-2016 03:43 PM
It's labeled. "Intermittent brakes".
Turned out to big a pretty good issue and waiting to see what it's going to cost me when I go to pick up the trailer.
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Jul-26-2016 03:04 PM
You said your brakes seem less effective, and the connection seems to flutter. Somewhere, you have a bad negative return wire. If you get to the point where the connection goes bad, connect a jumper to your truck negative, and connect to the trailer battery negative. If that fixes it, first identify the wire to the trailer plug from the battery. Take the plug apart and tighten the individual wire holding screws. Also check the negative battery terminal on the trailer.
Still a problem? Keep using the jumper to short out smaller sections of the wiring to see if you can isolate one part, either the truck side or the trailer side.
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Jul-26-2016 02:57 PM
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Jul-26-2016 02:47 PM
rhagfo wrote:
Get some electrical contact cleaner and use as directed on both sides of the connection.
which connection? the one from the 5'er to the truck?
Thanks
2011 Carriage Cameo 37cksls
Sarah (most beautiful creature in the world)
Mickey (105lb golden - good thing he's pretty)
Ashlee (85lb lab - spectacular pal)
Dutch (120lb lab - young one in training)