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The pigtail has a light signal but is not usable

The Cause: This usually indicates poor pin tension. Over time, the female terminals inside a connector can spread apart, losing their "spring" and failing to make a tight connection with the male pins. Their compactness and flexibility make them ideal for. The video tutorial demonstrates the depin and repin method for repairing automotive wiring harness connectors, specifically pigtails. Key steps. I have recently put on a straight 15-ft pigtail and it only worked for a day or two. Then only some of the lights worked but not the signals or running lights. I put on a spare curled pigtail from my side box and it worked until I replaced with a new 15-ft straight pigtail and now that one isn't. ...

The pigtail has a light signal but is not usable  - E-Motional Optics & Connectivity

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