No Power To Switch Wire On Breakaway Switch When Pin Is Pulled

Question:

on my rv the breakaway switch both wires going into the switch has 12v when i put a volt meter to them. when i pull the pin there is no power to the switch wire going out. what could be the problem?

asked by: Ed M

Expert Reply:

if you're not getting power to your breakaway switch when you pull the pin, then that usually indicates that there is a short somewhere in the circuit.

I would start by inspecting the wires for damage, pinches, or frays. If there are damaged wires in your circuit then that could be causing the issue.

If not, most breakaway switches are interchangeable, so you could just replace the switch with a new unit # HM20010

expert reply by: Bryce D