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I have recently had my twin electrics on my car changed to a single 13 pin socket to match the caravan. The only problem is that it now seems to be blowing fuses in the car. The circuits affected are the indicators and the emergency flashers. The strange thing is I can connect the car to the van and every thing is fine. But once disconnected, when I return to the car I find the fuses blown. When I replace the fuses everything is fine with the car until I reconnect the caravan. Now of course I will have the guy back that did the work but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas?

Thanks

David

http://uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/wiring-a-13-pin-euro-plug

may help,sounds like short that is only happening when you disconnect the plug.

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 04/3/2012

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I'm guessing there is a short in the the new socket, just a single strand of wire will be enough. Have the twin cables been fed(bodged)into the new socket or were they replaced with 13 core cable? I suggest you get fitter to check his wiring.

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From what I saw the original cables were both taken through the rear of the new socket, it was not a complete rewire. Had I done it myself I reckon I would have also done it that way!

David

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 04/3/2012

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Theres no reason why the 2 cables connected to 13pin socket should not work ok, it just requires more care to do the job & there is a greater possibility of water getting into socket as well as a short if wired carelessly.

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