What are the Functions of the 3 Wires on Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059
Question:
current brake away has only 2 wires, this one has three,black,blue,and white. will this still operate correctly? and how to wire into only 2 wires?
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
You are correct, the Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch, # HM20059, does have 3 wires. The white wire is the ground wire and should be attached to the trailer frame. 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 break away battery. This part is just a switch, if you need a new system, I recommend Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099. I have included a link to the installation details for reference.
If you just need a replacement 2 wire switch, you can use Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, # HM20010. On this switch, one wire splices into the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The other wire connects to the break away systems brake wire.
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
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- LED Tester
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Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, 7" Lead Wires
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- Trailer Breakaway Kit
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Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch with 7" Lead Wires
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