Can a 3-Wire Breakaway Switch Be Substituted for a 2-Wire Breakaway Switch
Question:
Can I use a 3 wire breakaway Switch to replace a bad 2 wire switch?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can use a 3-wire breakaway switch like part # HM20059 in place of a 2-wire breakaway switch like part # HM20010. The connections will be the same and the only differences is that the 2-wire switch grounds through the mounting hardware whereas the 3-wire switch grounds with a single wire.
The blue wire on the switch will connect to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The black wire goes to the breakaway battery. If it turns out it is not the switch that is bad then you may want to take a look at the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # 20099 as a replacement.
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
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