TexasExcursion
GOD Bless America!
Hey all, I'm getting this warning with a chime on the info center every time I press on the brake pedal. I do not have a trailer attached. Any ideas what is causing this?
Wiring Fault on Trailer --no trailer attached
- Thread starter TexasExcursion
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Something I found....
Message center displaying "Wiring Fault On Trailer":
This may occur due to water intrusion/corrosion in the trailer connector socket or the connector behind the socket. If corrosion is present, replace the socket and harness and lube with silicone dielectric grease. If there are no signs of water, perform normal diagnosis. Broadcast Message 7052, 7108.
ididntdoit5150
SDD Junior Member
ya i got the same message after doing a little water fording but went away after it dried off.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
Blow out the connector with compressed air and see if it goes away
Dave
Dave
ricracer113
SDD Junior Member
all the dealers know about this issue they will fix under warrenty mine goes in tomorrow
DutyCalls08
SDD Junior Member
Try spraying a little bit of WD-40 into the connector as it displaces water and prevents corrosion. That's an old trick used for water inside of a distributor cap. If that helps, great...if not then I guess it's the dealers problem.
powerboatr
living well in Texas
do you have a second plug in the bed for the fiver?
if so, how long has it been installed?
i would check the splice in the factory wiring if that's how it was wired. the ford system is very sensitive to stray voltage and ground faults
if the splice was done with scotch locks or wire nuts, i would vebture to say thats the problem, the correct splice needs to be soldered connections and shrink wrap to prevent corrosion of the connection
hope it helps
40 foot inferno WOW thats a big un, I recently looked at one because of the huge garage and cargo weight capacity
if so, how long has it been installed?
i would check the splice in the factory wiring if that's how it was wired. the ford system is very sensitive to stray voltage and ground faults
if the splice was done with scotch locks or wire nuts, i would vebture to say thats the problem, the correct splice needs to be soldered connections and shrink wrap to prevent corrosion of the connection
hope it helps
40 foot inferno WOW thats a big un, I recently looked at one because of the huge garage and cargo weight capacity
I got this same message one time, after putting the boat in the water. Had to back in a little to far to get the boat off. Took it home and blew the plug out with compressed air and it hasn't done it since. What I see is while pulling my flatbed (has trailer brakes) I get the trailer disconnected message. It seems to come and go as it pleases. I assume it is a ground issue. Maybe I'll fix it later.
johnkid
Full Access Member
i got the same prob it comes and goes either trailer disconnected or wiring fault is this a dealer fix ?
After doing a little work on the flatbed trailer I found a grounding problem with the trailer brakes. I repaired the grounding problem and have not had a problem since. I sure mine was in the trailer not the truck.
