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| And it is draining my battery. I had my LQ redone about 8 months ago but just noticed that when the switch is in the off position my jack still works and same for the water pump. I am not sure if this is new and I just noticed it or it just started, I had been keroing it plugged in as I was using it a lot a few months ago. Any ideas , blown fuse or master cut off switch? Thanks |
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Location: North Carolina | Either the switch is broken or the wiring has been incorrectly changed. It is not a blown fuse problem.
You need someone familiar with wiring to look at this trailer. Internet experts will only give you guesses. |
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| Thank you, I thought it might have been the just the switch on the jack till I checked he water pump. |
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Location: North Carolina | Wait … Is the trailer plugged in while the master switch is "OFF" ?
A guess : While the switch disconnects the battery, the on board converter/charger is supplying power to the jack and water pump.
You still need someone with electrical knowledge to confirm and check your trailer. |
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Location: Tenn/Ala. | HP is right. A lot of LQs will operate everything off of the converter, no matter the switch position. So if you are plugged in, switch off- everything may operate, but battery will not charge.
Jack- because of the high amp draw of a jack, it will almost always be wired directly to the battery and the switch will therefore have no impact on it. |
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| hosspuller - 2018-12-11 10:08 AM
Wait … Is the trailer plugged in while the master switch is "OFF" ?
A guess : While the switch disconnects the battery, the on board converter/charger is supplying power to the jack and water pump.
You still need someone with electrical knowledge to confirm and check your trailer.
No, not plugged in |
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Location: North Carolina | Okay .. sounds like the master switch is by passed somehow, since your battery is being drained.
You need a competent electrical person to trace the wires and fix it.  |
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Location: western PA | Most auto parts stores sell battery master switchs. They are easily mounted on the positive battery terminal, the positive wire is then affixed to its terminal, and by manually turning the switch on or off, the whole system is shut down or activated.. Many car owners use these to protect against thefts or "leaking" circuits. They are not difficult to install, nor expensive to purchase. |
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In off position, jack, water pump still work
