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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lighting that is Dimly Lit When Connected to Tow Vehicle
• When there's odd trailer lighting behavior like what you described the issue is almost always a bad ground on the trailer wiring. So what you can do is check the ground from the current connector that runs to the trailer frame and make sure it's connected to a clean metal surface. Or you can also run jumper wires from the ground wires of each assembly back to the main harness and that will improve it as well. I also attached a link on troubleshooting trailer wiring for you to check out...
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• Rattling TV Wall Mount in Winnebago Journey
• Yes, the MORryde Wall RV TV Mount - Fixed item # MR28ZR has a lot of movement in it based on how you have to install it. I have linked a video and if you watch it around the 1:44 mark you will see how the top connection point between the wall mount and the tv bracket is a simple hinge that is not bolted together like the bottom. This will provide a lot of side by side movement that causes rattling when your Winnebago is driving down the road. Throughout the video you can hear it rattling...
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• Troubleshooting A Difficult Removal Of A Drive Model EEDV06 RV Stereo System
• The Drive EEDV06 comes with Phillips head screws but the dealer or if you bought this trailer used the previous owner could have used any combination of screws laying around to mount this stereo. They also could have stripped the screwheads so one simple trick that tends to work with stripped out screws is to put a rubber band against the head of the screw for more traction and then try to unscrew it. I've attached the wiring diagrams for both your old Drive EEDV06 and the Jensen RV Stereo...
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• Troubleshooting Curt T-Connector On 2018 GMC Terrain Not Having Left Turn Signal/Brake Light
• That is a pretty weird issue! I would start by checking that the connector for the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56375 you installed in your 2018 GMC Terrain is fully seated into the factory connector. If that is the case then go ahead and remove the connector and check both the Curt and Factory connectors for any debris or corrosion that may have worked its way in there causing your issue. Next go ahead and check that the two relays in the fuse box of the rear cargo area are completely...
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• What To Do When Trailer Brakes Stop Working After Replacing a 7 Way Plug
• If your brake controller is not lighting up, this is most likely the cause for your trailer brakes not working. Typically this will mean that there is either no power going to the controller or the controller has gone bad and will need to be replaced. With that being said, I highly suggest checking all your ground connections, both on the trailer and vehicle, as even one that has gone bad can cause any number of issues. If all the grounds look good, you will need to test the black power...
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• Troubleshooting New Trailer Brakes that Don't Feel Strong
• The brake assemblies you have installed # AKEBRK-35L-SA and # AKEBRK-35R-SA are self adjusting and can take several initial applications for them to feel like they are grabbing hard. What I would recommend you do is find an empty parking lot and at a slow speed grab the manual override of your brake controller repeatedly as with each application it will click tighter until you start to feel it grab harder.
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• Troubleshooting Brakes Engage When Trailer Plugged In With Hopkins Agility Brake Controller
• In order to troubleshoot this problem we have a few methods you can try. Since the brakes are engaged when you plug in your trailer in it is most likely an incorrect stoplight wire connection, corrosion on the trailer or vehicle plugs, or the adapter wiring does not match the OEM connector in your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Since you hardwired this in, we can rule out the connector. I would start by verifying the correct wire connections. Make sure each wire is connected in the correct...
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• Stray Voltage or Hot Skin and The Dangers of Miswired or Damaged Ground Wires on Campers
• What you are experiencing is called Hot-Skin and it is extremely dangerous. Hot-Skin occurs when the ground wire on a Camper's shore power feed is interrupted somehow. That allows even normal leakage currents inside of a camper to create a stray voltage on the entire RV, including its “skin,” chassis, wheels, hitch and tow vehicle. So whatever you're touching on the camper is hot and that's what's giving you that tingling feeling. Your leakage must be coming from a low voltage short because...
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• Troubleshooting LED Tail Lights On U-Haul Trailer Dim With Tekonsha 118255 On 2016 Lexus RX 350
• When a harness like the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118255 on your 2016 Lexus RX 350 is causing the lights on a trailer to be dim, it is usually a ground issue. Since your harness does not have a ground wire that you need to ground to the frame, I recommend checking all of the connectors on the harness to make sure they are fully seated in the vehicle connectors. If they are fully seated then remove them and look inside the connectors to see if any debris go in, or if there...
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• Trailer Lights Very Dim, Running Lamp Circuit Isnt Working
• 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...
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• Troubleshooting Running Lights and Trailer Brakes Not Working When Connected To 2019 Chevy Silverado
• I would be happy to help. Since you have identified that the issue is on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 since the trailer works when you connect it to other trucks, I would first check your trucks connector for any debris or corrosion that could be causing the connection issue on these two circuits. Next for the running lights you will need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the 11 o'clock pin while you have the head lights of your truck turned on. If you do not get power,...
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• Reset of Lippert LC358590 Not Working Correctly
• You'll want to remove the controller/panel from the power supply connection for a minute or two, then reconnect to allow the system to do a hard reset. You'll also want to ensure that your batteries are fully charged or the system won't operate correctly. Also, Lippert tells me that the system is particular about how hard and at what cadence the buttons should be pushed. They should be pressed firmly and quickly. Try the steps outlined above, and let me know how that works. If you're...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Has Stoplight Switch Circuit Power But Doesn't Work w Pedal
• If the brake controller works with the override lever and there's power on the red wire that would indicate that the problem is the brake controller which means you'd need to replace it. The Prodigy P2 part # 90885 that you referenced would be a great solution as a replacement that performs the best and is also very reliable.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Lights Not Functioning on Tekonsha Harness for 2018 Volkswagen Golf
• First thing you should do at this point is test the 4-way of the wiring harness with a circuit tester part # PTW2993 for voltage on all of the right pins when the taillight signals are being applied. Just like in the video I attached. If the voltage checks out there but the trailer lights still don't function right then the problem is on the trailer wiring. That would mean that problem is either due to a ground issue or a short issue. Make sure that the trailer side connector are clean...
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• Screen of Lippert LC675817 Ground Control 3.0 RV Leveling System Stays Black and Continues Beeping
• The blank screen indicates that the display/control unit isn't receiving power. Check the unit's ground connection to the trailer frame and the power connection to ensure you're getting power to the unit. The beeping indicates that the system needs to be reset/recalibrated. I'd begin by checking the fuses in the control unit and replace if needed. Then, remove the control unit from power for a couple of minutes, then reattach which allows the unit to reset. Then, proceed to reset...
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• Troubleshooting Curt Echo Mobile Not Active Installed on 2011 Chevy Silverado
• Under the hood of your 2011 Chevy Silverado there's a few connections that need to be made for the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way to be active. If you check out the attached help article you can see how to make these connection.
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• Troubleshooting Hopkins 7-way Connector # HM48503 Having All Test Lights On But No Trailer Lights
• That is definetly unusual for all of the lights on the Hopkins 7-Way # HM48503 to be on at the same time, as that would mean that power is getting sent to all of the pins on your vehicles 7-way connector at the same time. Since there are no lights working on the trailer, I recommend checking the vehicle side 7-way connector with a circuit tester like # PTW2993 while a friend goes turns on the turn signals and applies the brakes and running lights one at a time. If you find that all of...
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• Troubleshooting Weak Trailer Brakes on a Toy Hauler Even After New Axles
• This could be a magnet wiring problem. It is unlikely that the magnets are bad on new assemblies, but if the wiring is not properly connected, it could cause problems. Check to see that the magnets are properly grounded to a clean, bare metal surface free of corrosion. A bad ground would not allow the circuit to be complete and lead to the brakes not performing like they should. You can also try running all of the brake grounds back to the main ground of the trailer. The new brake assemblies...
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• Turn Signal and Brake Lights Stop Working on Trailer When Headlights are On
• This sounds like a ground issue. 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 function like a turn signal or brake light. Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare...
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• Troubleshooting a Draw Tite Activator Brake Controller That is Not Sending Brake Output
• Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, you should get output to the controller side of the wire you severed. If the manual slide activates the trailer brake output wire properly, try the brake pedal. If the brake pedal activates the brake output properly also then the problem is farther back either in the vehicle...
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