It sounds as if you have two separate issues happening, likely a poor ground for the trailer connector on the tow vehicle, as well as a broken or loose connection in the running light circuit on the trailer.
I'd first check the ground connection to the vehicle for the trailer connector on the tow vehicle. Make sure this connection is securely made to bare metal, and check that the connection isn't corroded.
Next, you'll want to track down the running light problem. Use a circuit tester... view full answer...
I'm sure you are already aware of this, but the M17 fuse is the fuse for your left tail light and license plate light. Since the fuse keeps blowing when the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C56331, is installed and it does not blow when the harness is removed, then that is a pretty good indication that the harness is the problem and it should be replaced.
There is a good chance that the converter box shorted out causing the fuse to blow. A new wiring harness will most likely... view full answer...
The reason that your turn and brake lights are only working when the headlights are off is more than likely caused by a ground issue. Since the lights work as normal with the headlights off I do not believe it is a problem with the schematics. The first thing I would check is the ground for each taillight. The taillight will either ground though the mounting hardware or with a ground wire. I recommend removing the ground wire and sanding down the surface that it attaches to before hooking... view full answer...
A hitch stabilizer like the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches # e99007 is a great place to start with this kind of issue. There are a number of things that can be causing noise like this but if it's consistent between a single trailer and multiple tow vehicles I think starting with the hitch stabilizer and working our way from there is the best course of action.
It would also be worth checking the bolts and welds on your trailer coupler as well as the actual connection... view full answer...
This is so uncommon that it is the first time I have heard of this happening. The springs are very durable rubber and unless they were installed incorrectly, in the wrong place, the wrong system was used or they were severely overloaded, I cannot think of a way this would happen.
The system is meant to be installed on a vehicle with a suspension in good working order. So if there were stock suspension problems, the installer should have noticed that.
The correct system for your 2005... view full answer...
The Curt Class II Trailer Hitch, part # C12362, is the correct trailer hitch for your 2003 Chrysler Town and Country and the ball mount, part # C45521, is the recommended ball mount for that hitch.
It is perfectly safe to turn the ball mount upside down to gain more ground clearance. This is called using the ball mount in the rise position. It is recommended for your vehicle to use this ball mount in the rise position since the trailer hitch is low to the ground.
I do not recommend... view full answer...
The converter box on the Curt Wiring Harness, part # C56331 is to protect the wiring of your 2012 Chrysler Town and Country in the event of a short. Which is exactly what it sounds like you have. Some vehicles do not need the powered converter.
To determine the source of your issue you'll need to determine if it's on the vehicle or trailer side. Does the fuse blow with the harness connected to the van but no trailer plugged in? If so the issue is on the van. If you need to plug in... view full answer...
It does sound like there is a problem inside of the converter box for the wiring harness on your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. To test it you will need a circuit tester such as # PTW2992 or a meter if you have one.
Have someone sit in the vehicle to operate the lights while you test. First test the wires going into the converter box from the vehicle. None should have power when none of the lights are on (except for the power wire on applicable wiring harnesses). If there is power then... view full answer...
There is a possibility that the testing feature of the Curt Adapter # C57674 could cause a brake controller to believe a trailer is connected. This would cause the green light on the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 to constantly be on. I talked to Tekonsha about this and they did reassure me that it won't cause any issues. Technically, more power is being drawn since the controller will send a signal to the 7-way when you apply the brakes even though there is no trailer however the draw will... view full answer...
Yes, it will matter if the ground wire is attached. It will have to be attached to a clean, bare metal surface or the 4- to 7-Way adapter will not work. It sounds like that is the problem. Especially if the 4-Way by itself has power but does not when plugged into the adapter. view full answer...
If the signal fuse is blowing on the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country then that could indicate a short circuit on the trailer. You will want to disconnect the trailer and inspect the trailer wiring starting with the trailer connector. Clean off any dirt and corrosion. Then make sure the main trailer connector ground is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface.
Then trace the wiring back to the tail lights. Look for any frayed or exposed wires that could be touching the metal... view full answer...
Something isn't wired up right on your 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. If this was a hardwire install where you had to tap into the taillight circuits of your vehicle I would double check that you have all of the connections made to the correct circuits. It really sounds like either you have a couple of the wires crossed or the wiring harness itself is just faulty which is pretty unlikely.
I attached an FAQ article on troubleshooting 4-way installs for you to check out as well. view full answer...
You have tested the converter on trailer wiring harness # 118552 correctly. Since there is the correct signal going into the converter but not coming out that indicates that the converter is bad and the harness will need to be replaced. The Tow Ready wiring harnesses have a 1 year limited warranty so based on the date of purchase you would be outside of that window.
The modern day wiring harnesses are very sensitive because the vehicle wiring on newer vehicles is sensitive. Because of... view full answer...
Thank you for your recent wiring harness purchase from etrailer.
This harness is a plug-and-play type that uses connectors, rather than all separate wires that need to be spliced, for most of its connections to your Town and Country's wiring. The plugs with the yellow wires connect at the driver's-side tail light and those with the green wire connect at the passenger-side.
The most common cause for the issue you describe is a simple one: a weak or marginal ground connection on the white... view full answer...
The first thing you will need to do is make sure all of the connections are being firmly made from the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56331 to your 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. If every connector is making a good connection, you will next need start testing the different functions and circuits to track down the root of the problem.
A good place to start is with the black box from the # C56331. I will want to use a circuit tester like a # PTW2993 to test the circuits going... view full answer...
If you have five wires on your trailer with two browns, one for each side then you have a wishbone trailer wiring harness like the part # A35W42B. This harness will still only use four pins just like the 4-way on your vehicle trailer wiring harness because the two brown get tied together. In regard to the issue you are having with all lights flashing, this is most likely caused by a wire mix up therefore I recommend you check over both the trailer and vehicle side trailer wiring harnesses... view full answer...
If the only thing not working is your running lights you are almost there. The running lights are powered through the brown wire on the 4 pole connector. Use a circuit tester and make sure that the prong adjacent to the brown wire, on the 4-way, has power when the running lights are on. If you do not have power there, then your problem is between the taillights and the 4 pole connector, as long as your taillights on the vehicle are working.
If the power is reaching the 4 pole connector... view full answer...
Both turn signals from the trailer go to the yellow wire? If this is the case then you have identified the problem. Something is mis-wired and we need to correct the issue.
On the vehicle side the green wire that plugs in line with the taillight wiring is the right turn signal and brake light. If you test the 4-Way with a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed, the pin at the green wire should have right turn and brake functions. If it does not, then test the wires leading into the converter.... view full answer...
Sometimes the issue you are having is simply just the connectors not fitting tight enough for the connection to be made. Unplugging and reconnecting the setup sometimes fixes this. After you try that use a circuit tester to test the brown wire coming from the connector on the left side when the running lights are on. If there's voltage there but nothing after the converter box the box is bad. If there is no voltage there then the issue is the connectors still aren't connecting with the... view full answer...
Check the fuse for the power wire in wiring harness # C56331 for your 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. If that fuse is blown or missing that would be why the harness is not working. Also make sure the white ground wire is attached to a bare metal surface; no paint or coating between the ground and where it is connected.
If that does not do the trick then you can test the converter to determine if it is bad. I have included a link to a video that shows how to do this. view full answer...
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