Is the Pilot Brake Light Hitch Cover # CR-007 Suppose to Flash When Right Turn Signal is Applied
Question:
I have a 2012 ford explorer with a dealer installed 4 wire connector. I added a hitch cover brake light that plugs into the connector using just the green and white wires. The light works fine with the brakes but flashes when the right turn signal is turned on. Looking at the above wiring description for a 4 wire setup this appears to be normal. Am I correct in this interpretation? If so, it appears that using a hitch cover brake light would not be recommended with a 4 wire set up. thanks,
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
On a hitch cover like the Pilot Brake Light Hitch Cover, part # CR-007, that uses just the green and white wires, the right turn signal is flashing because the hitch cover is using the right turn signal/brake circuit which is a combined circuit. This will happen on a hitch cover that only uses the two wires.
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