Why do trailer lights keep blowing fuse?
If a wire going to any of the running lights is exposed and touching metal it will cause a short that could blow the fuse. The other possibility is that if you added any lights to the trailer that use the running light circuit the extra power draw could be too much for the tow package wiring.
What would cause trailer running lights not to work?
Expert Reply: It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side trailer connector using a circuit tester such as # 40376.
Is there a fuse for my trailer lights?
You can usually find the main fuse box under the hood. Your owner’s manual should tell you where the fuse box is located and where in particular you can find the running lamp fuse. All this being said, you’ll want to make sure the wiring on the trailer is in good shape before you start changing fuses.
What does a blown camper fuse look like?
You might be able to tell which fuse is bad just by looking at them as well. Blown fuses often have a dark, burnt-looking smear or a visible break in the metal wire that you can see through the glass or plastic.
Can a truck running light blow out on a trailer?
They fuse the trailer running lights seperate from the trucks, so if you have a bad connection or ground the connector out, it will blow the trailer running light fuse, but the truck will be fine. I dont remember how they abbreviated the name of the fuse, i think the diagram calls it out though.
What’s the fuse for a trailer running light?
The trailer running light fuse according to your owners manual is F29 and is a 20 amp blue fuse. You will also want to check the trailer tow receptacle fuse F30 which is a 30 amp pink fuse. If these fuses are good, then I recommend checking each trailer wire pin at your bumper using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check for function.
Why are the lights on my tow truck not working?
Trailer light problems can be traced to any point in either the tow vehicle’s electrical system or trailer wiring, so visual inspection and testing are the first things to do. Because the most common reason for trailer lights not working properly is a bad or missing ground, check the trailer’s and truck’s ground connection first.
Why are the interior lights on my trailer not working?
Your trailer could also have a fuse/power distribution box that might have a blown fuse for the interior lights. You could also simply have a case of corrosion on/in the connectors that is preventing the +12V auxiliary power from reaching the trailer. Produced to make sure you know what you are getting and you get exactly what you need.