Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working After Installing Curt Harness on 2017 Chevy Traverse
Question:
I have installed the Curt T connector to the vehicle and installed all the fuses following the example you guys give. None of the trailer lights will work. The trailer light work when I plug them into my other vehicle. So I am at a loss. Please hlep
asked by: Glenn K
Expert Reply:
If you installed the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56181 on your 2017 Chevy Traverse and none of the trailer lights are working when hooked up then there are a couple of things you will want to take a look at.
The first thing I recommend doing is simply making sure the white ground wire coming from the harness is securely attached. This needs to be connected to a clean bare metal surface on the vehicle's frame to ensure a proper ground.
If the ground looks good you will next want to make sure you have the hot lead properly ran to and attached to the positive post of the Traverse's battery. This powered converter is needed both to combine the separate light circuits on the Traverse to be compatible with a trailer's wiring and also provide sufficient power to the lights.
If this doesn't resolve the issue please let me know and we can continue to troubleshoot.
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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