Replaced the 7 pin plug and cable today. Purchased a new plug/cable assembly at Redneck Trailer Supply.
http://www.redneck-trailer.com/
Old Cable & Plug:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9366_zpsbyj22dsz.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9366_zpsbyj22dsz.jpg.html)
Junction box for 7 pin cable:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9367_zpscrjkzt16.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9367_zpscrjkzt16.jpg.html)
Junction box with 7 pin cable wiring removed:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9368_zps8mwki51c.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9368_zps8mwki51c.jpg.html)
Old & new cable:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9369_zpsd5baq2oi.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9369_zpsd5baq2oi.jpg.html)
New cable installed:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9370_zpsubgox5ir.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9370_zpsubgox5ir.jpg.html)
Performed the smoke test (light test) and everything worked OK:
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2016/IMG_9371_zpsi8wg4vvb.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/vstromklr/media/2016/IMG_9371_zpsi8wg4vvb.jpg.html)
Hi Bill, nice work! I could probably use your method to change my cable and add resistors as my Ford Escape doesn't support LED light right now I use an adaptor, but I probably won't since I plan to buy a 2016 Ford F150 in June
Since you are on the subject of 7 pin plug, should I put some kind of grease in it to prevent corrosion?
Quote from: Paul on February 29, 2016, 09:35:22 AM
Hi Bill, nice work! I could probably use your method to change my cable and add resistors as my Ford Escape doesn't support LED light right now I use an adaptor, but I probably won't since I plan to buy a 2016 Ford F150 in June
Since you are on the subject of 7 pin plug, should I put some kind of grease in it to prevent corrosion?
Thanks!
The F-150 is a highly recommended pickup by Consumer Reports.
Have not used grease in the past, but this looks like a good product and I should start using it, too.
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/LubriMatic/11755.html
Thank you for the suggestion I will start using it too!