Troubleshooting Taillights Not Illuminating on a Trailer Towed by a 2009 Nissan Frontier

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I have a nissan frontier 2009 4x4. When new I bought and installed 6 pin set up with accompanying relays etc and all worked ok. Just tried on another trailer and htough the tailights on trailer worked briefly, next time they did not work.Though I have found brake and signal fuses for trailer lights, I cannot locate a similar fuse anywhere for the trailer tail lights. Thanks for any help

asked by: Boyd J

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It sounds like there is a short on the trailer and that is what caused the lights to stop working after a brief amount of time. If you plan on towing with this trailer again I would recommend you go over the wiring of the trailer looking for an obvious shorts in the circuitry and fix as necessary.

I did some research out on the internet and read one post where a guy had your exact problem and he unplugged all of the trailer relays and harnesses and then plugged them back in and started working again for him.

You should also check the tail light fuse of your 2009 Nissan Frontier. The legend on the fuse cover should guide you to figuring out the fuse locations.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2022 Nissan Frontier, I recommend Wiring Harness #C56225. As far as a hitch goes we do have a few options for your truck, however, I recommend one of best sellers, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98869. This is a custom made class…

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Answer 2

Since your 2005 Nissan Frontier did not come with a tow package, I recommend trailer wiring harness #C56225. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

From what I can find on the 2022 Nissan Frontier, the plug for the brake controller that will let you use a harness like the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers #3050-P is located just above the OBD connector, taped tight…

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Answer 6

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has…

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Answer 7

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 8

From what I could find, it looks like the plug for a trailer brake controller on your 2023 Nissan Frontier is located in the same location as the 2022 model year. That is behind the side panel by the OBD connector and is likely pushed back into the…

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Answer 9

So you will need to access the 12 pin jumper plug in your Frontier's cab, which as you said is on the passenger’s side behind the kick panel. This is where you will install the harness and relays that activate the trailer tow package, and…

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Answer 10

The relay location on Nissan vehicles can be interesting. A lot of times on the Frontier it's behind the kick panel on the passenger side like where you checked but the other common location is under the dash to the left of the steering…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

I checked with our vendors and the only option to purchase the relay you need for your 2022 Nissan Frontier is to get the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item #C56225. This includes the necessary relays that Nissan leaves out when building…

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