Troubleshooting Wrong Bulb Filament Lighting Up with Running Lights
Question:
Hi When i use on my left turn signal the turn signal filament does not blink but the running light blink what can be the problem Thanks
asked by: Hamid F
Expert Reply:
It could be that there is either a mis-wired trailer connector, a mis-wired light or that the presence of corrosion in a connector has the running light circuit linked to the turn signal circuit. You could also have a bad bulb with a damaged filament.
You can try a new bulb to rule that out as a cause. Check all your wiring connectors for any signs of trapped dirt, moisture, corrosion or discoloration and clean or replace as needed. You can also check that your stop/turn/tail light, such as Optronics # ST70RB, is properly wired so that the combined stop/turn signals are going to the correct terminal.
On 3-wire pigtail # A45PB the white wire is ground, the black wire is for tail (running) lights and the red wire is for stop/turn signals.
Products Referenced in This Question
3-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Trailer Lights - 3-Prong PL-3 Plug - 10" Lead
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Wiring
- Plugs and Pigtails
- 10 Inch Long
- Three Wire
- Straight Pigtail
- Optronics
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Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Red Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Stop/Turn/Tail
- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 6-1/2L x 2-1/4W Inch
- Red
- Optronics
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