Help Needed - Tight Trailer Socket
I was rear ended a few months ago. There was damage to the trailer socket on the car and the socket needed to be fully replaced. It was replaced with a geniunie toyota socket. I believe they needed to replace it with a full new wiring harness.
Since then the trailer plug has been a very snug fit. So much so that today when removing the plug the casing of the plug seperated from the wires. I needed to use pliers to pull the inside of the plug from the socket to remove the trailer. I have managed to fix the plug, although the casing is a little loose.
Is there a trick to loosen (and tighten) the socket to allow the socket to securely fit without being too tight. I noticed there is a screw beneath the socket, is this a screw to tighten the connection?
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Taffy
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Date Joined: 04/11/10
Tight trailer Socket
Tight Trailer Socket, i had the same Problem, but now use Non Flamible silicone spray around outside of plug , Pulls out alot Easier
selthy
Posts: 286
Date Joined: 27/05/11
Thanks for the tip. So
Thanks for the tip. So simple and can't believe i hadn't thought of applying some lube. Is this WD 40 the same or similar. www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/WD-40-Specialist-Silicone-Spray-300G/347360
I have a can of Inox. What are your thought on using this?
Ryan C
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Date Joined: 08/07/10
Inox
inox will be fine mate , I use it on everything including electrical , rods, reels , guns. Love it
Mulie
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Date Joined: 20/02/11
Grab a die grinder with a
Grab a die grinder with a cylindical bit and take a bit off the female circumference and then the male circumference. You could also try different brands of plug. Buy a cheap one, they're usually flimsy as all getout, so might fit.
Mulie