Trailer wiring problem

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  1. Sep 7, 2012 at 10:57 PM #1
    ak_cowboy

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    I got a new toy and was rewiring the trailer when I ran into a problem. Both my 4 pin and 7 pin plugs don't have any power for running lights. The turn signals/brake lights work fine.

    Any ideas?

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  2. Sep 7, 2012 at 11:10 PM #2
    AK SNO RIDER

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    Is there a fuse for trailer running lights under the hood by any chance? I dunno, just throwin it out there

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  3. Sep 7, 2012 at 11:23 PM #3
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    I know on the previous gen you had to add a fuse or relay

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  4. Sep 7, 2012 at 11:42 PM #4
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    look under the hood fuse panel. had that on my truck when i got it. simple fix, hopefully it is for you too
     
  5. Sep 9, 2012 at 7:56 AM #5
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    Sounds like a fuse.
     
  6. Sep 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM #6
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    Ill have to try this to. I have the same problem towing my jetski trialer. Hooked it up to my friends truck and all the lights work.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2012 at 7:22 PM #7
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    Got it figured out!

    It was the #10 fuse (20a) in the passenger side kickwell. Thanks guys!
     
  8. Sep 10, 2012 at 12:02 AM #8
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    you bet, that's usually what it is
     
  9. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:46 AM #9
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    i kept blowin that same fuse and didnt know why. no exposed wires or anything, so I just bumped it up to a 25a and have never had a problem w/ it since.
     
  10. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM #10
    ak_cowboy

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    lol I didn't have any 20a so I replaced it with a 15a and haven't had a problem yet :jester:
     
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