7 Pin Plug and Cable replacement

[rideandfly]

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:



Junction box for 7 pin cable:



Junction box with 7 pin cable wiring removed:



Old & new cable:



New cable installed:



Performed the smoke test (light test) and everything worked OK:

[Paul]

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?

[rideandfly]

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

[Paul]

Thank you for the suggestion I will start using it too!