Wabco 8944500000 Trailer Buzzer

Description

This Wabco trailer buzzer is an essential component for trailer electrical systems, providing an audible warning signal. It is designed for use in commercial vehicle trailers to enhance safety and communication. This OE specification buzzer delivers reliable performance and durability, ensuring consistent operation in demanding trailer applications. It measures 76 x 106 x 68 mm and has a manufacturer part number of 8944500000.

Key Features & Benefits

This little guy basically just makes a sound – a buzzing, usually. It's a simple electrical component. It’s designed to alert you if something isn’t connected properly between your vehicle and your trailer. It’s usually connected to the trailer connector – the plug you hook up in the back. It’ll beep or buzz when it doesn’t sense a solid connection for things like lights or the brake system. Some will even tell you if a ground connection is bad. Think of it like a watchdog for your trailer connection. It sits in the circuit and monitors things. It doesn't make anything work, it just tells you if something isn't working as it should. It's most often used with electrical brake controllers – where a functioning trailer connection is pretty crucial for safety. It's almost always mounted somewhere inside the cab, so you’ll notice if it's going off.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Honestly, it's a safety thing, plain and simple. If your trailer lights aren't working, or your brakes aren't activating because of a bad connection, you could be in a dangerous situation. This buzzer gives you an early warning. It saves you from potentially driving a long way with issues you didn’t know about. It’s a small part, but it can prevent a really big problem. You can often find them pretty easily – Fixparts Online carries a good selection, actually – and they’re not too hard to replace if you need to.

Warranty Information

Wabco Trailer Buzzer (MPN 8944500000) comes with a 1-year warranty.