No Trailer Brake Lights 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

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I have 2006 dodge 2500 4x4 with no trailer brake lights. Have power from brake lights going into new 48895 hopkins 4 flat converter and no brake light power coming out of converter.

asked by: Dave R

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It sounds like your converter may be bad considering you have power to the converter, but no power out. The next course of action would be to replace the unit with part # C56496. This is an upgraded unit by Curt, which has built in circuit protection to protect your vehicles wiring from overcurrent or overvoltage situations. Additionally, this will work with vehicles and trailers with LED taillights.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

If your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 came with a factory 7-way like you said then the 12 volt power wire should already be ran and there will be a fuse for it in the engine bay fuse box. I looked in the owner's manual for this but they do not list…

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Answer 2

The TIPM on your 2006 Dodge could be the issue causing a lack of power, though the only way to know for sure is to take the truck to the dealer and have them inspect it. You do have another option, which is to bypass the TIPM by running your own 10…

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Answer 3

Yes, there will be fuses for the trailer lighting circuits on your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. In order to find out which fuse is responsible for the lighting circuit you are having an issue with you will need to look in the Integrated Power Module…

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Answer 4

The brake controller I'd recommend for your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 for use with the HydraStar brake kit #HBA-10 is the Prodigy P3 part #90195 with the quick install harness part #3020-P. Most brake controllers won't activate electric…

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Answer 5

If you already have a wiring harness installed from the factory on your Dodge, then you will not need to upgrade your trailer wiring. Your Dodge's wiring will handle the LED lights on your trailer. If you need a trailer connection, then all you…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 11

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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