If you are having issues with weak trailer brakes you will first need to start at the tow vehicle and test the trailer connector for voltage on the brake output wire. In order to do this properly you will need to turn the brake controller all the way up and apply the manual override. If you don't get a full 12 volts then you know the issue is on the vehicle. If the issues is on the vehicle then test the brake output wire directly behind the controller once severed. If you don't get 12 volts... view full answer...
Since after your installation of Curt 4-pole wiring harness kit # C56208 all trailer light functions work except for the left turn signal I suggest you first check the condition of the electrical contacts inside that driver-side taillight plug. Something as simple as a contact that is slightly bent or a connector that is not quite fully seated together could cause the issue. Check both the vehicle and harness connectors.
If you have a circuit tester like # PTW2993 you can test the trailer... view full answer...
If there is a short on the trailer, a damaged wire on the vehicle side, exposed wiring, wiring attached to the wrong circuit, or if the trailer light power draw exceeds what the wiring harness is capable of any of those things could cause a converter to blow. If they are installing the factory harness in your 2016 Jeep Cherokee then you might try a different dealer. If it is an aftermarket harness again a different dealer or trusted mechanic should perform the installation. That is to say... view full answer...
I spoke with a Demco technician and he suggested the following steps to troubleshoot your lighting issues with the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251.
You'll want to restart the installation process at Step 12 (found on page 17 of the attached installation manual) as this problem is most likely a sensitivity issue.
First check the brake signal wiring from the coach to your 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Next bring the sensitivity knob to the floor and... view full answer...
The issue you are describing sounds like a bad ground. I would first make sure that the white wire with the ring terminal on the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56208 is secured to a bare metal surface. If there is paint underneath the surface then you will want to take some 80 grit sandpaper and sand it down prior to attaching the ring terminal.
Once the ground is checked you will then need to make sure that the connectors are plugged into their respective sides. The... view full answer...
As long as your 7-way trailer connector was wired as shown in the attached diagram, the auxiliary power wire should not have any affect on the electric brake output wire. The first step I would take is to test the vehicle side 7-way socket to make sure power is reaching the trailer connector.
Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, test the pin in the 5 o'clock position (see photo) on the vehicle side 7-way. Apply the manual override on your brake controller to send power back to... view full answer...
Since the Delta Force SM99242 is not receiving power from the factory 12v outlet when your Jeep is off you'll need to install a 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps # RM-9332 that will run directly to the battery to power the unit. This is most likely the cause of the breakaway switch not activating when the plunger is pulled as well. Once you have power running to the system try pulling your breakaway plunger again. If it does not activate the braking system then you'll want to retrace your wiring... view full answer...
It is actually pretty common for the bolts to seem like they are too big to fit when installing a trailer hitch such as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13084 that fits your 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The issue is especially prevalent in more well-traveled vehicles because dirt and corrosion will have taken their toll, making the bolts seem too big for installation.
The best option is to use lubricant and then very thoroughly scrub the weld nuts with Nylon Tube Brush # 814092. This can take... view full answer...
It sounds like the problem is the trailer's wiring. I know it may seem like it is working correctly since you powered it with a 12 volt battery and it appeared to work like it should, but what is most likely the problem is either from having a weak ground on your trailer wiring or the trailer lights are drawing more power than the trailer wiring is rated for.
Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another... view full answer...
I reached out to the manufacturer and they said the Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 will work fine with your 2016 Jeep Cherokee with start/stop if it is installed correctly. The start/stop system won't be an issue and will function properly.
What your error code and issue is showing is that there is a vacuum leak caused by either a part issue or wrong positioning. This can be due to a check valve being installed backwards for instance. The black part of that valve... view full answer...
The first thing to do is use your circuit tester to test the green wire going into the black converter box from the vehicle. If it shows power with the right blinker on then test the green wire on the output side of the black converter box. If there is no power on the output side but there is power on the input side that indicates a problem with the converter and it will need to be replaced.
If the input side does not show power when it should then there is an issue with the vehicle wiring... view full answer...
It sounds like there is a short in the tail light circuit, which is the brown wire in the 4-way trailer harness.
Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, I would check the brown wire on the 4-way connector at the back of your vehicle for voltage while the running lights are being used on your tow vehicle.
If their is voltage present it would be safe to assume that problem is in the wiring of your trailer. If this is the case you will need to inspect the wiring that is on your trailer... view full answer...
The MaxxFan Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # MA00A04301K needs a voltage no higher than 13.1v. Anything over 13.1 can cause the fan to not operate correctly or at all.
So to answer your question. No, the MaxxFan Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # MA00A04301K does not allow for charging power. I also agree that it is a little ridiculous, considering most RV's are going to have that type of charging/inverter system. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster regarding the issues you are having with the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee. There are a couple possible reasons for why you are having trouble with the push-button start and also the cruise control in your vehicle.
First, he said to just verify that when installing the kit, you followed the "Instruction Sheet B" in the included installation manual. This refers to the installation instructions for vehicles that have a push... view full answer...
There are a couple of reasons why your Primus IQ trailer brake controller # TK90160 could be flashing. It could be a bad ground connection, an overload or the angle of the controller not accurate for use. The angle is an issue because it utilizes an internal sensor to determine deceleration for the proportional braking of your trailer. I've attached a photo of the troubleshooting in the manual as well as the instructions to assist.
If this doesn't help solve your flashing, then give... view full answer...
If none of the lights are working when plugged into your vehicle, I recommend you start by inspecting and testing the vehicle's wiring harness; if you have a 4 way connector it will look like the plug found on the Tekonsha # 118605, which is a confirmed fit on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited without the factory towing package. You'll want to start by making sure that the 4 way plug is free of debris, dirt and corrosion (white or green spots on the metal are signs of this)- clean it off as... view full answer...
Installing an aftermarket trailer wiring harness like # 118605 on a compatible vehicle such as your 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude should not trigger the 'check engine' light. This and similar kits plug in at the taillights and otherwise interact with the vehicle only at the 12V power connection that is made at the battery.
Many things can cause a check engine light to come on. A loose gas cap, filling your tank with the engine running (never a good idea!) or simply touching the active 12V... view full answer...
What that means is that the turn signal circuits have somewhere shorted out to each other on either the wiring of the towed vehicle or the tow vehicle. The easiest way to determine where the problem is is to use a circuit tester like our part # PTW2993 on the connector of the tow vehicle to test to see if both circuits activate when one blinker is applied. If so, the problem is the tow vehicle and you will want to check the installation of the wiring harness looking for corrosion, cut or... view full answer...
While we don't have a product that does what you are looking for I can help you. I am familiar with what you are describing. Once you back your vehicle up and get it perfectly lined up it moves several inches after you put it in park and release the brake...which screws up everything and sometimes bumps the tow vehicle.
If you have a great parking brake just apply that once you get lined up and the vehicle won't move. Or, and this took some trial and error on my part, you can put the vehicle... view full answer...
Sometimes trailer wiring adapters do cause odd behavior from vehicle lights, trailer lights or both. It is often better to do an actual re-wiring of the trailer to match the vehicle's connector so that adapter complications are avoided. Fewer connections are also generally more reliable.
A 7-way junction box like # HS381-9000 mounts to your trailer frame and it comes with a 7 way cord. Simply cut off the existing trailer 4-pole connector and apply ring terminals like # 44-5310A to the... view full answer...
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