jpmillermatic
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So the trailer light module that was in my car crapped out due to a short in the wiring up under the heat shield beneath the trunk floor. In a way, im lucky to have had the circuit protection in the module, but for some reason, the fuse didnt blow, it just overheated the module until its plastic case cracked open.....ending its life. Oddly, there was also a relay externally fitted to the system, which clued me in to the problem as whenever I turned the lights on, I would hear this loud clicking from the back of the car.....Im guessing the relay may have been installed because of trailer brakes...but that seems really out of place for a small car that carried at most a jet ski trailer!
anyway...I found this new unit, a Tekonsha model, that requires NO splicing of wires!....it was pricey...but I really like the idea of not having to cut up my cars wiring any more than it already is (from the last module that was in it....)
there are sensors that you clip on to each wire (stop, tail, turn) and then wrap that in insulated foam....very simple. The most difficult thing was getting the trim off and making up a bracket for the unit so I could mount it in a secure and dry area behind the access cover for the tool kit.
Here are the wrapped sensors....(note, I taped over the old splices)
The module goes through a learning process and needs to be connected to a power source that does not turn off with the key....Im not too Leary about that...but will monitor the battery charge......
its a neat idea and makes for a very clean install.....
JP
anyway...I found this new unit, a Tekonsha model, that requires NO splicing of wires!....it was pricey...but I really like the idea of not having to cut up my cars wiring any more than it already is (from the last module that was in it....)
there are sensors that you clip on to each wire (stop, tail, turn) and then wrap that in insulated foam....very simple. The most difficult thing was getting the trim off and making up a bracket for the unit so I could mount it in a secure and dry area behind the access cover for the tool kit.
Here are the wrapped sensors....(note, I taped over the old splices)
The module goes through a learning process and needs to be connected to a power source that does not turn off with the key....Im not too Leary about that...but will monitor the battery charge......
its a neat idea and makes for a very clean install.....
JP
