The 7-pin does not consistently keep a contact while driving. We can see this by the side running
lights being off.
That means the rear
lights and directionals are not working either. Our 2020 Subaru Ascent receptacle is clean and solid. I have cleaned the gunk out of the plug, taken a flat pick and aligned the contacts.
We push it in and get it seated tight. If
lights are on, we go. Sometimes we have to use a cardboard shim around the edge of the receptacle to make the contact happen.
Not a permanent solution. Am wondering, do you just get the plug replaced?
Or is it smarter to replace the entire cord. (it disappears into the
Parkliner and we don't see where it ends) - thanks