Trailer Running Lights Not Working with 2015 Nissan Xterra

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I have a 2015 Nissan Xterra, and I have installed a 4 post trailer wire pigtail. The brake and turn signals are working, but no running lights. The pigtail I installed did not have any relays with it, could that be the problem?

asked by: John C

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The one missing running light relay is a common issue on certain Nissan vehicles. It is usually a missing relay in the in-cab fuse panel, the blue relay from the Curt Relay Kit # C57000, but you can check the owner's manual for all fuse and relay locations to verify.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

On your 2008 Nissan Pathfinder the Towing Relay 2 fuse is the brown relay, like the one included in kit #C57000.This relay will activate the 12-volt power circuit on the 7-Way connector. This relay is located in a fuse box under the hood, next to the…

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Answer 2

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at the…

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Trailer running lights not working with certain Nissan vehicles is a common problem with an easy fix. There is a relay for the trailer running light circuit that is located in the fuse box (in the cab). If that relay is missing or no longer functions…

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Answer 4

If you are not getting any power at the factory port where the Curt Wiring Harness #C55441 plugs into, this actually may indicate that your 2014 Nissan Frontier is not equipped with the factory tow package. The existing Curt harness will still plug…

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Answer 5

Thanks for all the details of your troubleshooting efforts with the trailer wiring on your 2012 Frontier. Since your old fuses were not blown and your new fuses that have the indicator lights did not light up this tends to suggest that your tow…

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If your 2012 Nissan Frontier has a 7-way trailer connector then you will need to use both blue relays as well as the brown relay. If you only have a 4-way trailer connector then you would only need to use one blue and one brown relay. If you do not…

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Answer 7

Your Forest River R-Pod 171 measures 18.3 feet in total length. The best solution then would be a cover specifically designed for R-Pod trailers like yours with the round shape in mind. For that we have the part #CA80200 which is a fit for R-Pod…

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Answer 8

Behind the dash to the left of the steering column there is a socket for a blue relay like the one included in the Curt Relay Kit #C57000, to install that controls the running lights circuit. See attached picture for more info on this.

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Answer 9

For your Forest River RPod 171, I recommend using the: -Thule HideAway Awning #TH490011. This awning will bolt directly to the side of your sidewall on your trailer, and measures 9'10" long and is 8' wide.

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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