Troubleshooting Dim Function of Brake Light and Turn Signal on Travel Trailer
Question:
The right rear tail light on my travel trailer work as a running light but the brake light / turn brighter are very dim is it just sound like a connection issue?
asked by: Hunter S
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Expert Reply:
Since the brake light and turn signal are still functioning, just are dim, it does sound like a connection issue. I recommend checking the ground for corrosion or rust and just cleaning it up and if that doesn't solve your issue, then put a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on it. The incandescent bulb in the tester should show a difference, so if it does or doesn't you have isolated which wiring needs to be checked for a short and replaced. Normally light wiring is # 16-1-1 wire.
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