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Old 10-13-2003, 02:19 PM
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trailer light problems

i am having trouble wityh the trailer lights on my 99 psd i have hooked up to 2 diffrent trailers sometimes they dont work at all and other times the blinkers dont work nor the brake lights but the running lights work...and suggestions?
 
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Old 12-23-2003, 04:03 PM
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I am having the same problem. The lights on the truck work fine. I tested the plug and am not getting anything there. Have you corrected your problem yet?
 
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:43 PM
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Are those trailer plugs Matched to the *Standard Positions* per the connector?

http://mil1ion.clubfte.com/Trailerwiring.jpg

I have my trailer connector set special for me & MY truck.
I also have pigtails that converts it to standard wiring.

If someone tries to steal it ,they will noticed by other drivers.

The other thing is I have the continuous power to trailer actually hooked up to the trailer brakes.
 
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Old 12-23-2003, 06:29 PM
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Mil1ion,
Mine look exactly like the photo, (factory install). The trailer lights have worked for years. I hooked up yesterday and had nothing but taillights!! I have tested the harness on the truck and it seems o.k. (continuity check). I hooked the trailer to another vehicle and it works perfectly.
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Old 12-23-2003, 07:56 PM
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Possible corrosion at the Truck connection terminals ?
 
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Old 12-24-2003, 08:32 AM
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I disconnected the harness and checked the terminals. They were in great shape.
In searching previous posts, I notice that this is not that uncommon an occurrence. The posts that I have reviewed however do not give explanations as to how the problem was solved. I cannot directly e-mail anyone because I have not been a member long enough and do not have enough posts. Frustrating!!
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Ken
 
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Old 12-24-2003, 10:29 PM
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WhipsnHorses directed me to a third fuse box that was not mentioned in my owners manual. 20 amp mini fuse blown. Trailer lights operational once again. Thanks so much for the help.
Ken
 
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Yes frustrating it is when people don't follow up thread with the end result being positive or negative.

Mostly it is because people don't go ( too lazy) find that original thread to update.

Glad you got it fixed
 
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Old 12-25-2003, 08:07 AM
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Thanks for the note Dennis. I guess the third fuse box wasn't detailed in the owners manual because the towing package was an option(???). Anyway,... lesson learned...
Merry Christmas,
Ken
 
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