Since the issue is persistent with multiple trailers that pretty much leaves the vehicle wiring as the issue and since the problem is persistent with multiple wiring harnesses it leads me to believe the issue is one of two things. The first and easiest issue to check would be to make sure there are no bent pins on any of the connectors on the wiring harnesses or on the vehicle connectors.
If all of the pins look straight, then there is probably a grounding issue. I would relocate my ground... 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...
The converter box (black) in the trailer wiring harness # C56331 takes the separate brake and turn signals on the vehicle and combines them to a combined signal that is used by the trailer. The converter box or logic box contains circuitry designed to distinguish between the brake and turn signals and combine them to a single circuit on the output side.
Since the turn signals are working on the trailer but the brake lights are not, this is normally a bad ground. The brake lights will have... view full answer...
I would start by taking a look at the connector on the trailer as well as the connector on your 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Check to make sure that it is free of dirt and corrosion and that the ground wires are securely grounded to a clean metal surface. In addition, each lamp/signal on the trailer will also need to be grounded as well. Typically the lamp/signal is grounded through the mounting bolts having direct contact with the trailer frame. You will want to make sure that this area is... view full answer...
If the Curt T-Connector # C55364 is making the lights on your 2004 Chrysler 300M go dim without a trailer hooked up and you have installed everything (including the ground) according to the instructions, then I would say you have a defective harness as well. Before purchasing a new unit (or claiming the warranty on this as it comes with a 1-year limited warranty), I recommend just double checking your ground connection as well as the OEM connectors on your vehicle. If any of those connectors... view full answer...
Your 2007 Chrysler 300 has a 2-wire system that combines the brake light and turn signal function onto one circuit. This means that if the brake and turn signals on the car are working correctly, the brake signal at the trailer connector should work properly, as long as the wire harness connectors and wires are connected properly and there is no damage.
The first thing to do is confirm or eliminate the wiring harness as the problem. Disconnect the trailer and test the 4-Way connector with... view full answer...
Since the brake lights on both your trailer and Chrysler PT Cruiser seem to get power when you press on the brake, just to quickly lose it, there may be an issue with the ground wire connection on your tail lights. The connections from your vehicle are probably good, which is why the brake lights are able to initially turn on. But a bad ground connection will prevent the lights from holding the provided power long enough to function properly.
I recommend relocating the tail light grounds... 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...
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...
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...
You will want to use an equivalent strength bolt and nut to the one that came off of your 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. As the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75305 was designed with the factory hardware size and strength rating it is important to ensure that the replacement has the same or more strength than the original hardware so you will not have any issues with the receiver down the road. As the weld nut inside your frame is a factory component you might need to have... 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...
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...
I concur, it does indeed sound like you have a faulty control module. That said, the control modules are not replaceable by themselves so you will need to obtain an entire new trailer wiring harness unfortunately as you are out of the warranty period as well. For replacement, I would actually go with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118552 as we tend to find that this brand makes the most reliable wiring products therefore the control module will last longer. The good news is that... view full answer...
This is a fairly common issue with the Town and Country. However our suspension kits like # TDVRRT are not designed to work as a lift kit for the rear end of your truck. They are designed to help reduce the strain on your rear axle when you are carrying heavy loads, keep your vehicle level, and create a smoother ride by adjusting to the load size.
If you have a hitch on the back of your vehicle you can use # UF48-979020 to take the brunt of the impact.
One solution might be to approach... view full answer...
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...
The easiest way to test your 4-pole wiring on the trailer side is to directly apply 12V power from a battery like the one in your vehicle or a charged spare if you have one.
This can be done easily with a set of jumper cables like # HMBC0825 and two short lengths of wire. Connect the negative cable clamp to one piece of wire and the positive to the other. Apply the negative wire to the trailer connector ground pin and then attach the other end of the cables to the battery terminals. Now... view full answer...
I am sorry to hear you are running into issues with the Hopkins Taillight Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM48925 you installed in your 2015 Chrysler Town and Country.
First, I recommend double checking that the white wire attached to the frame of your Town and Country is snug and connected to clean corrosion free metal.
Next using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 I recommend double checking the functions of the vehicle end 4-way connector to see if the issue is on the... 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...
I would begin by checking the tail light connectors of the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55532. I would also check the bulb if you have not already done so.
Typically, though, when the running light comes on, and the brake and turn signals do not work on one side, that is an indication of a ground problem. I would check the ground connection of the # C55532 harness. You will also want to check to make sure the taillight on the trailer has a good ground connection to a clean metal... view full answer...
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