7 pin connector falling out

[blk00rt]

when I hook up my trailer, my trailer connector is not making a tight connection and sometimes when I pull the trailer the connector will move and loose contact. is there any good way to tighten up the connection points, I tried a very small screw driver.
thank you
Rob

 

[cbsmith]

If you have the factory 7 pin connector there should be a tab on the opening cap that hooks on to and holds a tab on the trailer connector when it is inserted. You shouldn't be able to remove the trailer connector from the truck socket without having to lift up on the 7 pin cover to release it.

 

[River19]

If you have the factory 7 pin connector there should be a tab on the opening cap that hooks on to and holds a tab on the trailer connector when it is inserted. You shouldn't be able to remove the trailer connector from the truck socket without having to lift up on the 7 pin cover to release it.

I wonder if he lost the spring that applied the pressure for the cap.....is that even possible? I guess anything is possible.......

 

[clh1220]

Something is broke or it's not getting in there all the way. That shouldn't happen.

 

[avolnek]

as mentioned, the cap on the truck should actually lock the plug in. If it isn't there is something missing.

If the cap is holding but pins aren't making contact I have run across where the pins are bent out of position and not making solid contact. To correct I have just bent the pins inward to assure they make solid contact...

 

[blk00rt]

I knew about the lock and had some issues with it while locked in. I bend the pins in some and try this weekend.
Thank you

 

[blk00rt]

ok have the factory setup, I used the lock on the cap and took it for a drive, around sharp corners or a good series of bumps it disconnects then reconnects itself. I am going to check for loose grounds and wires.

 

[clh1220]

Sounds like a bad ground.

 

[audio1der]

Holy crap- I never knew the cap locked the plug in place! I was going to look for an aftermarket receptacle which would lock it in. Awesome- thanks!

 

[batcavedave]

Had the same issue with 2 different Rams. Now I lock the cover down with 2 wraps of electrical tape , connector never moves.