Expert Answers about GMC Car Wash Tools
- Keeping Water Out of Air Force One Braking System in Automatic Car Wash
- I spoke with my contact at Demco and he insisted that while it was unlikely that the cap that goes over the air connection on the # SM99243 would come off in an automatic car wash, they recommend using a zip tie around the cap on the connection to keep it secure. Typically the cap would only come off when they are worn down and stretched out. Using a zip tie around the base will keep even the most worn down cap from coming off while going through an automatic car wash.
view full answer... - Can the Carr Light Wing Off-Road Light Mounting System # CARR167304 Be Left On In Car Wash
- The Carr Light Wing Off-Road Light Mounting System # CARR167304 is a sturdily built mounting bracket that would work just fine if you drove through a car wash with brushes. It would be more likely that the lights would have an issue, but if they are off-road type lights they would be made for rougher conditions and should be totally fine as well.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Blue Screen on Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera After Car Wash
- The blue screen on the monitor for your Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera # HM50002 indicates that the unit is receiving power but it's not getting a signal from the camera. I'm wondering if the recent car wash may have knocked a wire loose. I recommend inspecting the wiring coming from the camera to make sure they are securely connected and there aren't any damaged sections that need to be replaced. Check to make sure the camera still looks to be in good condition and there isn't any visible...
view full answer... - Is the Hopkins Backup Sensor System, part # HM60100VA, Waterproof
- I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he informed me that yes, the Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount, part # HM60100VA, is waterproof and should not encounter any problems from the weather or from washing your car.
This product also has a 3 year warranty, and if you were to encounter any problems from water damage they would take care of it for you.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Backup Sensors of Hopkins Rear View Camera Backup Sensors # HM60195VA Not Working
- Try adjusting the sensors of the Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors # HM60195VA. In nearly all situations where the sensors stop working the issue was that the sensors got pushed out of adjustment. Sometimes it's a car wash or it's a curious kid who moves them.
view full answer... - How Can I Remove RV Roof Coating From The Side Of My RV?
- Sorry to hear about the troubles you're having!
To remove the Alpha Systems 4034 Roof Coating for RV Roofs # AL34CV from the side of your 1998 Tiago, you can use:
- A type of chemical paint remover,
- A Paint scraper tool,
- A Pressure washer,
Or
- A Knife to scrape it off.
view full answer... - Short To Battery Notification on a Tekonsha P3 in Heavy Rain/Carwash Conditions
- It sounds like water is getting in somewhere creating a short. Since it happens when the trailer is not connected, I would check the cover for the 7-Way and see it closes all the way. If not, that is probably what is letting the water in.
You can also check the harness and connectors behind the 7-Way to see if they are cracked or chipped. If so, clean them and make sure you use some dielectric grease, like part # 11755, in the connectors to help keep water out.
view full answer... - Roadmaster InvisiBrake Won't Release Brakes on 2018 Jeep Cherokee
- I reached out to the manufacturer, Roadmaster, in regards to the issues you are having with the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 on your 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
What they told me was that "it sounds like whoever did the install forgot to add silicone to the back of the six-way socket for weather proofing. I would ask the customer if it has recently rained or if they took their vehicle through a car wash. If so they will need to empty the water from the backside...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Aggressive Braking Force on 2012 Coachman Freedom Express Travel Trailer
- Any trailer brake controller, if it is functioning correctly, will output the power level you have selected via its power and boost controls. This is true for both the time-delay type and for the often-preferred proportional type, such as the prodigy P2 # 90885.
Since the problem seems to have self-corrected after you washed the trailer this makes me suspect that some sort of wiring problem on the trailer is the cause. You do not mention if the controller's adjustment capability returned...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet Not Loosening For Roof Rails
- Unfortunately we do not have any videos showing the removal of the Thule Evo Rail Feet # TH710401. Since there is only the one bolt that both tightens the clamp on the raised rail and secures the crossbar to the foot that is all that should be required. The only thing that would prevent you from being able to remove may be some corrosion or the installer overtightened the clamps and damaged the assembly. You can attempt to loosen the other feet to see if they will loosen up properly.
The...
view full answer... - 4.80-12 Trailer Tires Keep Blowing Out on 2000 Coachman Camper Trailer
- Trailer tires are made with a thicker side wall than passenger car tires. Because of the thicker side wall they generate more heat. If they are under inflated and/or overloaded, that generates even more heat and can cause the tire to fail. Always inflate trailer tires to the maximum psi rating as indicated on the tire.
If a tire sits long enough, it can suffer from dry rot or environmental wear unless covered when not in use. Given the area you travel in this could also be a factor. You...
view full answer... - What is Causing My Curt Venturer to Flicker on the Controller?
- I'm so sorry to hear about your brake controller! I went ahead and brought the issue to my tech at Curt, and he confirmed that it is possible that there is an opening in the wiring or housing that is causing the signal to flicker on your Curt Venturer # C74VV. This is probably the case if you noticed that this only occurs in wet conditions. One way to confirm this is to see if this occurs during dry conditions (or occurs again in wet conditions).
The only other possibilities are a short...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting P2 90885 Brake Controller with LED Readout When Trailer Not Connected & Ignition Off
- Don't worry, I can help you troubleshoot what's going on with your Tekonsha P2 brake controller # 90885.
The P2 # 90885 should go into a sleep mode after 15 minutes time and the display should be blank. Also the extra dot on the end of your display 6.0. signifies that the boost feature is on, which you might not have needed with your previous lighter trailer. I have attached a snip from the directions that explains this boost feature for your convenience.
I spoke to my contact at...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Boat Trailer Right Tail Light and Running Lights Not Working
- When trailer lights aren't working, the best place to start is to determine if the issue is on the tow vehicle or on the trailer. You've swapped a couple of things out, but there are still a number of places there could be wiring issues.
A circuit tester, like the LCD Digital Circuit Tester # PTW2992, is a great tool to use to test the vehicle-side wiring and the trailer-side wiring. Start by testing for all of the functions at the vehicle-side plug. As long as all of the functions (stop,...
view full answer... - How to Lift Up Rear of Honda Accord with a Hitch Installed
- I have a solution for you, but with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24787 installed on your 2005 Honda Accord you will not be able to use the tow hook location to jack your car. You cannot use the hitch as a jack point. You would either need to find an alternate jack point, use a lift, or you could use something like the FloTool RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11909MI to lift the rear of your Accord.
view full answer... - Wire Short Diagnosis And Using Dielectric Grease To Keep Moisture Out Of Electrical Connections
- Without being able to recreate the issue, it is a very difficult one to solve. You went through most of the steps I would have suggested to find the issue, so we've narrowed the possibilities.
It is possible when driving through wet weather that there can be an issue at the connection point due to moisture. I suggest checking the connectors for corrosion or rust and cleaning them really good. The only thing that I can recommend to help that from being an issue in the future is to use...
view full answer... - How to Reduce Trailer Sway on Single Axle Car Hauler Trailer
- By "snaking" I presume you are referring to trailer sway, with the car hauler's rear end moving side to side above the 45 mph speed you mentioned. Trailer sway like this usually has one cause: too low tongue weight (TW). Car hauler trailers, especially when they are towing different vehicles all the time, can be hard to get just right. Different cars and even slightly different placement of the same car on the trailer can result in varying TW that in some cases may be too low. When the...
view full answer... - Trailer Brakes Lock Up when Trailer is Plugged into 2015 Nissan Xterra
- The issue you are describing comes up now and again with certain Nissan vehicles. Apparently, depending on which plant the vehicle was built in, the brake output wire and the 12 volt power wire are reversed on the vehicle wiring harness.
Basically to fix the problem all you have to do is swap the blue and black wires inside of the Curt harness 7-Way part that plugs into the vehicle # C56226. There are a couple of ways to do this:
Repair Option 1
This option is the best for the longevity...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness Installation on 2015 Acura MDX
- I'm sorry that happened. According to Tekonsha, they haven't changed the plug used on their 4 pole trailer connectors in many years, so I suppose it's possible that either the drain hole diameter might not be consistent across the vehicle line or there might be another larger opening in the floor pan.
What I'd do in your situation is use a rotary tool like a Dremel to notch one edge of the hole just enough so you can slip the trailer connector through. Reinstall the plug using silicone...
view full answer... - Cause for Dexter DX Brake Actuator K71-651 to Hum and Overheat
- If your Dexter EOH brake actuator # K71-651 has not recently been relocated on the trailer to a spot that gets less air flow and you have not installed any new equipment like a tool box that could block air flow to cool it then the most likely cause for the overheating is a clog in the brake lines. This would cause the unit to have to work too hard to push brake fluid through the lines.
Do the brakes still seem to function with the normal braking force you're used to?
If not then a clog...
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