Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring with No Stop Lights or Turn Signals
Question:
I bought T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector Item # 118271 several months back fro my 2017 Chevy Traverse. I plugged it up and installed relays and fuses as directed. However I just bought a small camping trailer and when I plug up the camper the marker lights and the tail lights work, but I have no brake lights or turn signals. I dont seen any blown or missing fuses anywhere. Any ideas on what I need to do or what the problem may be?
asked by: James P
Expert Reply:
Sounds like a weak ground on the trailer wiring since both the turn signals are no longer working. Make sure the main ground wire from the connector on the trailer is ran to a clean portion of the trailer frame and also make sure the grounds of the assemblies are making good contact as well. They may ground through the mounting hardware so make sure they are connected to a clean metal surface. You can also run a jumper ground wire from the assemblies to the main ground circuit as well.
I attached a help article on troubleshooting trailer wiring for you to check out as well.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
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