If both turn signals are turning on with just the left or right signal activated on the tow vehicle, this means that the two circuits are shorting out to each other somewhere along the wiring on your tow vehicle or trailer.
I first recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the connector at the rear of your tow vehicle. You can have a buddy run through the lighting function inside the cab while you test the pins on the connector. If you find that both the left turn and right... view full answer...
The first thing I would check is the trailer side and vehicle side connectors for any dirt or corrosion and clean it out. That could cause a short circuit situation. I would then move on to checking the grounds on the trailer. The main ground should be connected to a bare metal surface on the trailer frame.
Most trailer tail lights ground through the mounting studs unless there is an obvious ground wire. In either case, you will want to make sure the grounds are attached to clean, corrosion... view full answer...
Since you have a 2012 Ram 2500 and not a brand new truck, it is most likely that some corrosion, debris, or water could have gotten into one of the connectors and is bridging the gap between 2 pins. I have attached a photo where you can see that the 12V Power pin and the Reverse Lights pin are right next to each other.
Inspect all of the connectors on the Pollak 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Connector Wiring Harness # PK11932 and your Ram, and make sure that they are clean and free... view full answer...
It's difficult to say what could be causing the problem you are having installing your Curt E5 Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16115 without knowing the manufacturer of the existing rails on the 2010 Dodge Ram Pickup. The Curt E5 is compatible with above-bed base rails by B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese and Valley but it's possible the particular rails on your truck are simply not compatible. The front and rear rail should be 22 inches apart when measured from the center of... view full answer...
There are a few things that can cause the nc code on the Prodigy P2 brake controller. The most common cause of this is a corroded trailer connector. I recommend looking at the pins on the vehicle side and trailer side connectors to see if you find any corrosion. If you do find corrosion, clean or replace the connectors as needed to see if that resolves the issue.
Another potential issue is a weak ground. Your brakes should have two wires coming out of the backing plates for the brake... view full answer...
If the trailer brake circuit is working on your truck, and the trailer brakes worked with your previous vehicle, then the problem must be with the connector or adapter being used between the truck and the trailer. 6-Way cannectors and adapters are wired two different ways. The first way is with the brake feed in the center position and the second way is with the power wire in the center position.
If you have a 6-Way connector at the rear of your Dodge then you should check the connections... view full answer...
The fuses that protect the towing circuits are located in the under hood fuse panel. You will want to consult your owners manual for specifics regarding fuse location and function. view full answer...
If the 12-volt power accessory feed on your trailer connector is not getting power, check for a blown fuse at the fuse box under the hood. The fuse box is located on the inside fender, on the drivers side. Remove the cover, and check the label on the underside. The label should list which fuse to check. view full answer...
The LED light flashes on the Valley Journey brake controller that indicates that there is a short circuit somewhere. The trailer brake output circuit could be shorting to ground. Since this only happens when you turn on the headlights I suspect a dirty or corroded trailer connector on the vehicle or trailer if not both. Or it could be that the red brake controller wire is not attached to the correct brake switch wire (if the brake controller was hardwired).
First you will want to disconnect... view full answer...
The brakes on your 2007 Ram Pickup should not activate when a trailer is connected. Since your truck's brakes are hydraulic there is no way for an electrically-operated trailer brake controller to interact with the truck's brakes.
If it is the brakes on your trailer that are locking up when connected to the truck, then this could mean that the pin configuration for the trailer connector does not match the wiring on the trailer. It sounds like the auxiliary 12V trailer power and electric... view full answer...
If you have isolated the problem to the 7-Way connector on your 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 then you will want to start off by looking at the connector itself. Check to make sure that there is no corrosion built-up inside; if you find any (looks green or white) then you will want to go ahead and clean it out.
If your Ram has the OEM tow package then you might need to replace your connector if you clean it out but the wiring still isn't working. Tekonsha has their Multi-Plug T-One Connector Assembly... view full answer...
The easiest way to troubleshoot your truck's Voyager trailer brake controller # 39510 is to hitch up a different trailer that is know to function correctly. This will let you isolate the issue to either the vehicle or trailer. Since the trailer seems to have functioned correctly when you had another vehicle tow it, we'll presume there is an issue on the vehicle side.
The most likely issue is corrosion on or inside the trailer socket on the truck, or in the wiring leading to it. Corrosion... view full answer...
It sounds like the vehicle end connector in the bed of your truck is damaged or the wiring in the trailer connector may be damaged. Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, you will want to test the wires going into the 7-way on your 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 to see if the connector is damaged. If the wires show current to the connector but the connector is not working, you need to replace the vehicle connector. If they do not show current the problem will be further up the wiring harness... view full answer...
First, you will want to figure out where the problem is occurring. Test the voltage from the brake controller at the vehicle end trailer connector. What you have your brake controller set at is what the voltage should read at the connector. If you are getting more voltage at the connector than what the brake controller set at, you will want to move your troubleshooting to the brake controller. If the voltage is reading correctly at the vehicle end trailer connector, then the problem is... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Edge regarding the issue you are having with the Comp Box # EP30301 on your 2001 Ram truck. He stated that the flashing your experiencing is likely the result of either a bad ground wire connection or power wire connection. Make sure the red wire to the fuse box connection is securely attached to a good 12V circuit (Edge recommends the number 17 fuse inside the fuse panel on the left side of the instrument panel). Then make sure that the ground wire with the ring... view full answer...
Sounds like you have the Reese part # RP66084 that came with your trailer. For your trailer's weight of 7,800 lbs it would have a tongue weight that would work perfectly with this system which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs.
Sounds like you don't have the angle of the head of the system set properly and that is why you can't get spring bar tension. You will want to angle the head back so that the bars point more towards the ground which will mean that the chains would have... view full answer...
A probable cause is a dirty trailer connector. Check the trailer connector on the trailer and on the vehicle. Clean out any dirt or corrosion. Corrosion can build up behind the connectors where the wires attach as well.
It is also possible that you have blown the stop light fuse. Check the owners manual for the location of the stop light fuse and replace it if needed. A blown stop light fuse would cause the brakes not to work with the brake pedal. If the 3rd brake light on the truck is... view full answer...
You are on the right track. I would start by checking all ground connections on the trailer. Check where the taillights are mounted to the trailer frame, and where the light brackets are mounted if they are bolted to the frame. If a plastic license plate holder is mounted between the left side taillight and the trailer frame this could be the problem.
Once you have all of ground connections checked, if the problem persists, you will need to check for a broken pinched or frayed wire on... view full answer...
My suspicion is that the brake controller might have been installed incorrectly. With the trailer not connected, applying your tester to the brake output pin on the connector should get you only the small amount of voltage (around 2-3 volts) that the controller sends back to the trailer connector to determine if the trailer is connected. You should not be reading 12 volts at the connector unless the brake is pressed or the manual override slider on the controller is activated. Try using... view full answer...
First thing you will want to do is clean the pins of the 7-way connectors on both the truck and your trailer. Corrosion could be causing the intermittent connection problem you are experiencing.
If that doesn't solve the problem the issue is most likely that integrated brake controllers don't always work well with electric over hydraulic actuators. Even when they are designed to.
The easiest solution would be to bypass the factory brake controller of your truck and go with one that will... view full answer...
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