Troubleshooting Boat Trailer Turn and Brake Lights That Work Fine Until Running Lights are On
Question:
My trailer lights work fine until I turn on my headlights. -then the brake and signal lights dont. Any ideas?
asked by: Darryl F
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Expert Reply:
What you're experiencing is a textbook gound issue. The ground connection isn't strong enough to handle the power draw from the brake and turn signals with the running lights on but it's strong enough to handle them with the running lights off.
Improve the gound location on both the trailer and vehicle. Both should be grounded to a clean, bare metal, steel surface.
expert reply by:
Charles S
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