Troubleshooting No Trailer Running Lights Circuit on 2017 Nissan Titan

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I’m having trouble getting the running lights to work on trailers the brakes an turn signals work but no running lights

asked by: George B

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The issue you are having is very common with Nissan vehicles as for some reason they just don't install the trailer running light relay in the vehicles consistently. So what you need is the the blue relay from the Curt Relay Kit for Nissan # C57000 which installs in a harness under the driver side dashboard to the left of the steering column.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The trailer running light issue is not a fuse or relay problem. Because the issue is only when the vehicle lights are on, the ground wire connection is the issue. There are 3 places to check to solve this issue. The ground of the trailer wiring on…

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Answer 2

For your 2017 Nissan Frontier we do have a 7-way trailer harness kit that would work well. It's part number #118266 and comes with everything needed to install a 7-way. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 3

If your 2017 Nissan Frontier did not come with a factory 4-way trailer connector then in order to power the trailer lights you are going to need to need to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #C56225 which…

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Answer 4

The part you are referring to is a circuit breaker, not a relay. In order to test the circuit breaker all you need to do is probe the blue wire that feeds this and then the red wire which is the output. If you get 12 volts on the red output wire…

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Answer 5

I don't think there are any relays under the seat of a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder but there could be some behind the kick panel on the passenger's side, front. The relay that is missing or blown is likely one of the blue relays from the Curt…

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Answer 6

On the Nissan vehicles sometimes the running light relay circuit is behind the dash panel to the left of the steering. I'd check there since the relays are good behind the passenger side kick panel.

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Answer 7

If your 2012 Nissan Frontier has a 7-way trailer connector then you will need to use both blue relays as well as the brown relay. If you only have a 4-way trailer connector then you would only need to use one blue and one brown relay. If you do not…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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