Troubleshooting Right Side Trailer Lights Not Working, Left Side Working Correctly
Question:
have a problem hitch plug. everything on the left side works but nothing on the right. i have checked and tested every fuse and all is good. any ideas
asked by: Dawn
Expert Reply:
Most trailer wiring problems are the result of a bad ground. What I would do is start with the connectors. Maker sure the connectors on both the trailer side and vehicle side are free of dirt and corrosion and that they are properly grounded.
Next, I would move on to testing the vehicle side connector using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. Since the right side is not working, you will want to test the pins of the connector for right turn and brake. If looking at the face of the connector, it is the pin in the 3 o'clock position. If you are getting the proper signal at the connector, you know that the problem is on the trailer side.
On the trailer, make sure the main ground is connected to a paint, dirt, and corrosion free bare metal surface on the frame. With the trailer connected , you can test the wiring behind the plug with a circuit tester to verify the signal is getting through. If it is not, then you know there is something wrong with the trailer side connector.
If the signals are getting through, you can move on to checking the wiring back to the lights looking for an broken wires or loose connections. Trailer lights usually ground through their mounting studs unless a ground wire is present. These ground connections should also be free of dirt and corrosion
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Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle End
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Brett P.
6/22/2020
I have led light on my trailer all the lights work accept the drivers tail light why is that