Troubleshooting 4-Way Wiring Harness Brake Lights Work But Running Lights Do Not Work
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Question. i have an 02 Dodge Ram 1500. My 4 pin flat connecter on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT. My 7 pin connector on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT. What do you recommend? Thanks.
asked by: Michael
Expert Reply:
The color code for wiring harnesses can vary between manufacturers, but the general standard for 4-way plugs is as follows:
Green: Right turn/brake light
Yellow: Left turn/brake light
Brown: Tail/running lights
White: Ground wire
The running lights are on a different wire so they are not tied to the brake lights or turn signals. Since one function is not working I recommend checking your ground connection. Make sure it is secure on a clean, bare-metal surface. You can also try unplugging the 4-way and plugging it back in to make sure the connection is seated properly.
If you still have a problem I recommend checking the connection on the vehicle using a circuit tester like the # PTW2993. If the vehicle side checks out then you need to check the wiring on the trailer for a short. If it does not, then I would check for a short on the vehicle side wiring.
I have attached some helpful articles on 4-way wiring for your reference.
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Michael Y.
5/17/2022
Question. i have an 02 Dodge Ram 1500. My 4 pin flat connecter on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT. My 7 pin connector on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT. What do you recommend? Thanks.