Trailer Plug Uncaped

[rickm]

Is there some cap that should be on the trailer module after it is installed ? The Recepicle looks a little dirty after 600 miles. Did my dealer forget some thing or not ?

 

[Rando]

Yes, you are missing the cap.

 

[NancysToy]

Yes, the trailer module comes with a cap and a zip-tie. The cap is captured by the zip-tie when the trailer plug is attached. The cap is difficult to turn tightly and seat completely. If it does not latch, it can fall off. The zip-tie also prevents that. The caps are not available separately from BRP, but electronics suppliers like Digi-Key, that handle Deutsch connectors can supply new ones. You are looking for a cap for the HD-10 series, 9-pin.

 

[SilverFox1]

PS. There is also an orange 0-ring that goes into that cap. It can easylly fall out of the cap when your trailer is connected and this cap is hanging from the zip-tie. Unless you deliberatelly
take it off and insert it in the trailer connector plugin manually. It doesn't happen automatically. It's happened to me a few times.

SilverFox

 

[NancysToy]

PS. There is also an orange 0-ring that goes into that cap. It can easylly fall out of the cap when your trailer is connected and this cap is hanging from the zip-tie. Unless you deliberatelly
take it off and insert it in the trailer connector plugin manually. It doesn't happen automatically. It's happened to me a few times.

SilverFox

I don't even bother with my O-ring. I have never had a water problem at the plug as a result. When I used the O-ring, I had to remove it every time the trailer was attached, and stick it in my glovebox. Big pain, so I gave up. It is in the glovebox all the time now.

 

[SilverFox1]

Hi Scotty,

Because it's coming from you, I might just remove the o-ring like you did. I was always affraid a bit about water getting in there. Since the "nany" is so fussy and all. I have tried smearing the inside of the cap with dielectric grease but,,, I'm sure you know what happens with that. Now I had dirt to contend with.

SilverFox

 

[NancysToy]

Hi Scotty,

Because it's coming from you, I might just remove the o-ring like you did. I was always affraid a bit about water getting in there. Since the "nany" is so fussy and all. I have tried smearing the inside of the cap with dielectric grease but,,, I'm sure you know what happens with that. Now I had dirt to contend with.

SilverFox

I did the same. All I did was create a need to add a rag to my glovebox. The cap fits a little looser without the O-ring, but it still stays on if properly seated in the detent. I have had no problem with water with two Spyders and a total of about 17,000 miles. Some of that was in hard rain, for hours at a time. I have never seek water inside the lid. The lid is also easier to twist in place without the O-ring. Be sure your zip-tie "lanyard" is attached to the cap, lest you lose it.

 

[SilverFox1]

10-4,,,Roger that!

SilverFox:thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

 

[Yol Bolsun]

K.I.S.S.(keep it simple st....) and why didn't I think of that.

Another great Lamonster "fix". :bowdown: :2thumbs:

 

[retired1]

:thumbup:

 

[packbuckbrew]

Nice!:thumbup:

 

[Phil]

Love it L!


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[BMW]

Now i've got to find one of them.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[BitSlayer]

Amazing how velcro has taken the place of bubble gum, bailing wire and duct tape... :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Nice idea for the cap!