Boat Trailer Running Lights Go Out when Stepping on Brake Pedal
Question:
okay I have running lights turn signals brake lights however when I pulled the running lights headlights for at night on and then hit the brakes boat trailer lights go out can you help me?
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
This sounds like a ground issue. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light.
Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces.
The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. If there is anything between a light ground and the metal trailer frame or if the trailer has an aluminum frame, tilt bed, or folding tongue, any of these things can interrupt the ground. Running jumper wires from the light grounds to the main trailer connector ground can help.
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