Do you solder the trailer connections on?

[ross165123]

How does one connect wires to the trailer connector? Do you just crimp it or solder it?



BTW this is the back side of the male connector

 

[KsM715]

Wires are soldered in those pins. You should be able to pull those pins out for soldering

 

[ross165123]

Ok thank you that's what I figured but just wanted to be sure

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Yes, those pins have what is called SOLDER CUPS on the wire end of the pin. It's best NOT to do any soldering with the pins inserted in the rubber block. The heat transfer is not healthy for the weatherproof flexibility of the rubber stuff.
They DO make a TOOL for properly removing the pins from the connector that will retract the retention spring feature on the pin and release it from its interlock. You simply flip the tool over and its then used as an insertion tool to assure the pins are properly seated and the retention spring feature actually engages properly.
While it IS POSSIBLE to remove and reinsert the pins without the tool, your results may vary.

Carry on.

 

[Suprman]

You can use a pair of needle nose pliars to hold the pin as you are soldering the wires in. Just put a rubber band on the handle. If you get extra solder on the side it can be filed off with a small file before you put the pin back into the connector.

 

[ross165123]

Yes, those pins have what is called SOLDER CUPS on the wire end of the pin. It's best NOT to do any soldering with the pins inserted in the rubber block. The heat transfer is not healthy for the weatherproof flexibility of the rubber stuff.
They DO make a TOOL for properly removing the pins from the connector that will retract the retention spring feature on the pin and release it from its interlock. You simply flip the tool over and its then used as an insertion tool to assure the pins are properly seated and the retention spring feature actually engages properly.
While it IS POSSIBLE to remove and reinsert the pins without the tool, your results may vary.

Carry on.

Do you know where i can find this tool or what it is called? I cant seem to get the pins out without screwing them up or bending the tips.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Here's the CANNON CONECTOR Overview Brochure.... In the intro there is an interesting timeline of connectivity development.

https://www.ittcannon.com/Core/medi...logs-Brochures/Product-Portfolio.pdf?ext=.pdf


Some styles of Insertion/Extraction Tools are shown on PAGE 60 of this Catalog:
https://www.ittcannon.com/Core/medi...T-Cannon-CA-Bayonet-Catalog-1015.pdf?ext=.pdf
although, these are not the type our wire harness shop and avionics installers used when I worked for an aircraft manufacturer.

The took I recall looked like a 5 inch long toothpick with a middle square cross-section (about 1/2"x1/2") that served as a handle. One tapered end was for insertion, the other was for extraction.

I'm still browsing manufacturers' catalogs to see if I can find them.
They may have just been included as a salesman's courtesy trinket with bulk order, kinds like matchbooks, key fobs, and letter openers given away in other trades.

....stay tuned for additional poop.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

BINGO ! ! !


I FOUND IT !!!


Look on PAGE 32 of THIS catalog....

https://www.ittcannon.com/Core/medi...ochures/MILDTL-38999-fullcatalog.pdf?ext=.pdf

The PLASTIC TOOL is exactly the item I recall and had described.