Expert Answers about Chevrolet Emergency Vehicle Lights

• Red Brake Lights on Trailer Flashing Instead of Amber Lights for Hazards Using Tow Ready Converter
• The internal circuits on the Tow Ready Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # 118158 will send the circuit from the emergency flashers on your Explorer through the stop light wire. This is actually normal operation for the converter and there's not really anything you can do to configure it so that it powers the amber lights instead. Most US vehicles use the brake light circuit to activate the hazards, so when the circuits are separated by the converter only the brake lights will be...
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• Troubleshooting Stop/Turn Circuits Not Working After Tekonsha Harness # 118540 Install
• The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118540 with it's single connector should be tapping into the vehicle stop/turn signals. If yours isn't active but the vehicle signals are working I'd first try unplugging and plugging the connectors in to see if there's maybe just a connection issue that needs to be cleared out. Next I would check under the hood for any trailer wiring related fuses/relays and replace as needed.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lights Circuit Not Functioning
• The running light circuit is on a different wire than the turn signals and emergency flashers so most likely there's an issue on circuit specifically. Typically when we see this problem it's corrosion on that circuit of the trailer connectors that cause the problem. Try inspecting the pins of the connector on both the vehicle and trailer to see if you can find any corrosion and clean as needed. I also attached a help article on trailer wiring for you to check out as well.
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• Recommendation for Magnetic Tow Lights That Can Be Used as Back-up Should Trailer Lights Fail
• It sounds to me like you are looking for a spare set of lighting that would allow you to move your trailer even if the trailer's lighting had failed. If this is the case, if your tow vehicle is equipped with a 4 way, I would recommend going with the Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights, # RM-2120. These magnetic lights ensure that you have emergency flashers and the signal lights required for towing without having to tap into existing wiring. Just plug the lights in and you are ready...
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• Replacement Roadside Flares For Orion Emergency Roadside Kit
• Yes, we do have the Orion Emergency 30-Minute Road Flares # RN3073-01 sold in a 3-pack. These will replace the flares in the Kit # RN6030-01. You might consider switching to the LED Road Flares # SA54FR. This kit includes 3 lights which you can attach to your vehicle with the built in magnets. These lights have a run time between 3 and 41.5 hours depending on what mode you have the lights set. Each light requires 3 AAA Batteries and we have the Duracell Optimum # DU26QR available in a 6-pack.
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• Brake Controller Light Flashes When I Turn on My Emergency Flashers on a 1991 Ford F-350
• This is a common problem on older vehicles. With the flashers on, the brake controller light will blink. If you have a trailer connected it will also pulse the trailer brakes, which you do not want to do. If you will need to use your flashers while towing an electric brake equipped trailer, you will need a Pulse Preventer like part # 5501.
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• What Emergency Light Bar System Will Work with a Naked Roof?
• For an emergency light that has the benefit of magnetized and suction attachments, I recommend the Custer 40-LED Light Bar w/ Controller Box - Magnet/Suction Cup Mount # STR-40-S. The benefit of having the Custer is that if your rear door does not have a magnetic surface, it can still remain secure with the suction cups. It comes with 6 different flash patterns and hardwires to your vehicle's 12-volt system. If you already own a light bar system and need to mount it on rails, I recommend...
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• Does Engine Have To Be Running For Emergency Flashers To Work And Will Trailer Lights Flash
• If you turn on the emergency flashers in your Santa Fe, the lights on the trailer should also flash. That is assuming everything between the vehicle and your trailer is wired correctly. The engine does not need to be running for the flashers to work. The trailer wiring harness you need on your 2012 Santa Fe depends on whether the vehicle has the factory tow package. If you have the tow package the wiring harness I recommend is part # 118258. If you do not have the tow package I recommend...
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• Will the Tekonsha T-One # 118461 Carry the Emergency Flasher Signal on a 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Yes, the Tekonsha T-One # 118461 uses a standard 4-Way Flat connector which carries running lights, left brake/turn signal, right brake/turn signal, and the ground. The flasher signals would draw off both the left brake/turn signal and the right brake/turn signal. This is a confirmed fit for your 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon and I have attached an installation video for you to reference. If you don't already have lights I recommend the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights # C6304. These don't connect...
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• Could the Ram LED Lighted Vehicle Emblem # RP86619 Be Installed on Front of Vehicle
• There is potentially a way to install the Ram LED Lighted Vehicle Emblem # RP86619 on the front of your vehicle so that you could wire it up to come on with the running lights. But in most areas it is illegal to have any red or blue lights on the front of the vehicle as that is commonly seen on emergency vehicles so you would need to check with your local DOT to find out for sure.
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• Will Enclosed Trailer Interior Lights Drain Breakaway Battery Without Power from Tow Vehicle
• Unless there is a battery isolator like the Buyers Products # 3376391050 on your trailer and it is set to off then your interior lights should pull power from your breakaway battery. The only other thing that may be preventing this is if your breakaway battery is dead. Since tow vehicles only provide a slow trickle charge on the 12V power wire if your battery is dead this would make sense. I recommend taking your breakaway battery to get it tested. If it needs to be replaced I recommend...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lights Not Working on Toyota Pickup
• The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118379 is a confirmed fit for your 1992 Toyota pickup. With the turn signals working and emergency lights working but the running lights not working, the issue most likely is in the ground wire of your trailer. Here is how to troubleshoot. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check the pin function on each of the 3 power pins on your 4-way when the trailer is not connected. The running lights will be the brown...
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• Is the Center Pin on a 7-Way Trailer Connector for Reverse Lights
• On most vehicles the center pin on a 7-Way trailer connector is indeed for reverse lights. Sometimes it can be an auxiliary 12-volt source (in addition to the 12 volt that is already there) but this is not all that common. You can test it by using a circuit tester such as # PTW2993. Chock the wheels, have someone sit in the vehicle with the emergency brake on, their foot on the brake, and then put the vehicle in reverse while you test the center pin. If it lights up the tester when the...
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• Is it Legal to Use Prostrobe Rocky 8 Pro - White Windshield Light Strobe Light on a Vehicle
• Prostrobe Rocky 8 Pro - White Windshield Light # PRS70747 should only be used in emergency situations. For example if the vehicle is stalled on the side of the road and you need to be visible to other drivers. It isn't something you would want to use all the time when driving around because it is not DOT approved for that purpose.
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• Does Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Need Ford Module
• You can install and use the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR without the Ford module as the wires are already run under the dash. But to activate the trailer brakes in emergency braking you would need to wire it to the brake light as you mentioned because the stop light switch wire from the dash does not activate those lights.
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• Emergency Lights Not Working Properly On a Trailer Behind a 2005 Chevy Suburban
• The first thing I would do is try to narrow down whether the wiring problem is on the vehicle or the trailer side. With the trailer not connected, use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, and check all the pins on the 7-way. Make sure you activate that pin function as you test it. Then plug in your adapter, and test that. If all these items check out OK, then the problem is somewhere on your trailer. Trace the wires for the left-hand signal and brake back from the trailer connector....
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• How Many Adjustable Red LED Emergency Lights Are Included In Package
• The Adjustable Red LED Emergency Light, part # HF18R-MB comes with one in the package. This light has a magnetic base and has 18 red LED lights. This uses 4 AA batteries and it has 2 settings, one for flash and one for constant light.
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• Compatibility of 5-Pole Connector on Honda Pilot with 4-Pole Trailer or Accessory Connector
• The Pilot Light-Up Hitch Cover, part # CR-007 would be compatible with your 5-pole connector, assuming that the 5-pole on your Pilot is wired to standard, with the fifth pin carrying the reverse light circuit. Any 4-pole accessory should be able to plug into your vehicle-side 5-pole, but if the plug on the accessory is fully-shrouded, you might need to trim a bit of the shroud off of the plug (see provided photo). This can easily be done with a sharp utility knife. If your boat trailer...
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• Recommended Heavy Duty Magnetic Red Warning Lights
• We have the heavy duty warning lights in amber as you stated, like # C43A or # C4500AW. For emergency red lights, I recommend the Red LED Safety Light with Heavy Duty Magnets # HF18R-HD or the Adjustable Red LED Emergency Light, Magnetic Base # HF18R-MB.
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• No Trailer Turn Signals After Installing New Tail Lights
• The first step for troubleshooting the trailer turn signal lights is to test the vehicle side connector. If you are not getting any power on this circuit then you will need to check the fuse box for any blown fuses. If you have an aftermarket trailer wiring harness then test the turn signal wires before and after the converter box to ensure the signal is both entering and leaving. Finally, check the ground for the vehicle side trailer connector. If you do get power to the vehicle side...
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