Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Running Lights on Trailer
Question:
OK left and right lite work break lite work but cruising lite dont work when u r going down the street.Why
asked by: Michael
Helpful Expert Reply:
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 but can show up any time.
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 metal surfaces. If there is anything between a light ground and the metal trailer frame or if the trailer has an aluminum frame, tilt bed, or folding tongue, any of these things can interrupt the ground. Running jumper wires from the light grounds to the main trailer connector ground can help.
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Combination Tail Light for Trailers Over 80" Wide - Submersible - 8 Function - Driver Side
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- License Plate
- Rear Clearance
- Rear Reflector
- Side Marker
- Side Reflector
- Stop/Turn/Tail
- Square
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 6-1/8L x 4-9/16W Inch
- Red
- Optronics
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