Guest Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 ok i'v seen this happen on 2 trucks so far and i was wondering if anyone could help me out.. when just daily driving around, out of nowhere the trailer fault will show up on the dash board.. wtf.. whats causing it to do that when im not even towing anything..??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 A fault with the system itself will cause a TBC fault and an error message on the instrument cluster. Wiring faults and the pressure sensor on the master cylinder are the most common problems on the truck side of the system. We don't see a lot of problems with this system though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Moisture and/or green death in the trailer plug (the plug also separates from the harness via a connector at the plug) can trigger TBC fault messages. The auxillary brake module (trailer brake controller) can also store DTCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Moisture and/or green death in the trailer plug (the plug also separates from the harness via a connector at the plug) can trigger TBC fault messages. The auxillary brake module (trailer brake controller) can also store DTCs. +1 see more corroded connectors causing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Absolutely. Here in NJ where we use more salt on the roads than we do on our popcorn the trailer connectors are susceptible to corrosion, especially the contractors that beat the shit out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 ok i think i got it taken care of now at the plug. we'll see what happends..,, but it usually will ding on a hard accel, or hard break.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Josh, Just make sure after you clean the connector, that you grease it up real good. Nothing pisses you off more than a intermittent light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 What Larry said... I use the silicon brake caliper slider grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Silicone brake grease is good, but I think that Dielectric grease is better for these connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidonenko Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have been seeing this In texas as of late rfom the water intrusion. The factory connection looks like there is no grease at all but on a new trailor hook up from parts there is di-electric grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Silicone brake grease is good, but I think that Dielectric grease is better for these connectors. From Motorcraft it's the same stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Originally Posted By: LARRYATSTI Silicone brake grease is good, but I think that Dielectric grease is better for these connectors. From Motorcraft it's the same stuff... I remember the first time i saw that. "What...the....fu...?" haha /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif But don't forget the Escape abs connector recall 'Electrical Grease' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just between you me and the gate post.... What is everyone using for 05S28? I've asked for the recommended grease many times and we are still using "brake grease".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Jim don't have access to that bulletin anymore, can you post it? Maybe I can help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 its some kind of special grease....i'll get the part # tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Larry.... it's Motorcraft Electrical Grease II, XG-15-A. This stuff is about $80 per tube here in the great white north and we can't recover the cost of this from Ford (which, I think, is the reason I "can't" get it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'll check it out in the AM and post the results tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gifJim I have looked extensively, with no avail. What I did come up with is: XG-6 Silicone heat transfer compound XG-3A Brake grease and Dielectric XG-12 Electrical grease http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/supplier/category.asp?select=%5BGreases%5D Unless this is something new???? I just called my motorcraft rep and he is going to check on it. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Motorcraft Electrical Grease II XG-15-A I looked at the tube we have, the compound is white as opposed to the clear dielectric grease. It obviously is a different compound. The tube we have stays in the parts department and is used as needed and returned. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 XG-12 Electrical grease is the stuff I use. Good stuff. I have used this electrical grease for years. Prevents oxidation and corrosion of electrical terminals. Looks like KY jelly. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif mmmm gooood stuuuff. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Keith Motorcraft doesn't list that grease, could it be discontinued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Larry, I copied that directly from the recall notice. Had my hands on a NEW tube when I made the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I noticed that they say to use that expensive stuff only if the switch has been leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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