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Trailer electrics

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7 pin trailer wiring. All lights work except for indicators, both sides. Bulbs look ok. Could this be a fuse? Indicators work on car.


 
Posted : 10/02/2023 8:29 pm
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You will need to use a multimeter. Check the continuity of the Earth too.


 
Posted : 10/02/2023 8:37 pm
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Scotchloks, bypass relay or proper plug in wiring harness?

Plug in another board/rack/trailer to see if it's a problem with the car.

And as above, you need a multimeter


 
Posted : 10/02/2023 8:40 pm
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No other trailer to test. It’s a nine pin socket. I’m not sure of the gubbins inside. Previously when signalling and they worked, a little trailer light would flash up on the dash at the same time as the turn signal

multi meter it is


 
Posted : 10/02/2023 8:56 pm
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First thing I'd check is inside the plug that connects to the car.  7pin seems to have a special way of wires getting loose.

You may already have done this.

Can you rule out a trailer issue by borrowing a trailer / lighting board? £15 in Halfords.


 
Posted : 10/02/2023 10:29 pm
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Update: dodgy connection on both. Some pins were a bit corroded (white crust) on the vehicle. Cleaned up and splayed some of the pins a bit and all good.

oddly when testing I got 43v on the flash circuit so maybe I’ve got a problem with the multi meter too! (car so assume 12v)


 
Posted : 11/02/2023 10:44 am
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I replace the actual socket on the car every couple of years. It gets blasted by salty crap all winter. I blast it with TechCote TCS200 too to reduce corrosion.

Bike carrier and trailer electrics themselves get an annual strip, clean and protect too.


 
Posted : 11/02/2023 12:13 pm

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