Why is my trailer not getting any power?
Why is my trailer not getting any power?
If you aren’t getting any power on the wires going into the connector, then the connector itself isn’t the issue. There’s something going on with the factory trailer wiring. Since all the fuses are good there’s likely a short somewhere on the wiring.
Why does my GMC Duramax have no power to trailer?
Turned out that upon closer inspection the 40A fuse for Stud#1 was blown. It looked fine from the top but when I pulled it out it was no good. If it is hooked up and did blow a fuse it would be one of the square ones furthest inboard that protects the #1 post. Your slide must have overloaded the fuse. Mine is a 40 amp if I remember correctly.
Why does my trailer have no power to stud 2?
Stud 2 on my truck is what the trailer shop said to use but it has no power and I don’t know why. Fuse seems fine, correct fuse spot according to fuse diagram, power to both sides of fuse, but no power to Stud 2. I can use Stud 1 for the trailer but it bugs me that there is a stud that apparently should have power and doesn’t.
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.
If you aren’t getting any power on the wires going into the connector, then the connector itself isn’t the issue. There’s something going on with the factory trailer wiring. Since all the fuses are good there’s likely a short somewhere on the wiring.
How to troubleshoot no power at the factory plug?
Next, test the pins on the connector where the wiring harness plugs into the truck using a circuit tester like Item # 40376. This will tell you if the problem is on the wiring harness or somewhere deeper in the truck’s wiring. If everything checks out with the pins then the problem is on the harness and it can be replaced with Item # 30955.
Why do my lights keep going off on my trailer?
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.
What to do if your tow truck has no power?
You could use a circuit tester to probe the wires on your truck moving toward the fuse box and see if you detect where the power terminates. If there is no power at all on the tow package wires and the fuses and relays are all good, you may want to take your truck a local dealer to inspect it.
How can I check the wiring on my trailer?
Check the trailer wiring by running a continuity test by connecting a jumper wire to the connector pins and a continuity tester to the sockets. Connect the jumper wire to one of the pins in the trailer socket. A continuity tester contains a light bulb and a battery.
Next, test the pins on the connector where the wiring harness plugs into the truck using a circuit tester like Item # 40376. This will tell you if the problem is on the wiring harness or somewhere deeper in the truck’s wiring. If everything checks out with the pins then the problem is on the harness and it can be replaced with Item # 30955.
What to do if lights on your trailer are not working?
Connect the jumper wire to one of the pins in the trailer socket. A continuity tester contains a light bulb and a battery. The bulb lights when a circuit is good. Alligator clips at the wire ends make continuity connections quick and easy. If the lights on one side still aren’t working, you may have a break in the wire.
How to check no power in trailer connector?
Finally, you will need to check the wires using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. You mention the power wire looked fine but looks can be deceiving. Check it at various points along its length. If everything checks out, you might have a problem with the trailer wiring.
Why is my harness not connecting to my trailer?
Ground location for harness or trailer connector is weak or ground connection has loosened over time. Harness has been overloaded due to excessive draw from lights or a short in the trailer wiring. Using one turn signal engages the turn signals on both sides of the trailer.
What to do when your trailer lights go out?
Clean the trailer light wiring connectors Clean the plug and socket with a special cleaner. If after you check the tow vehicle for problems the trailer lights still appear dim or aren’t lighting at all, clean the connector plug. Spray the connector with an electrical contact cleaner and use a fine wire brush to clean the contact pins.
How do you troubleshoot trailer wiring?
To troubleshoot your trailer wiring, connect a jumper wire to the connector pins and the continuity tester to the system’s sockets. A continuity test helps you see if there are any broken wires. Select a color of wire in the socket, and find the same one on the connector front.
Why are trailer lights not working?
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. A poor ground often becomes the culprit when only some lighting functions are working and when lights go out when you push the brake pedal.
What is trailer wiring?
A trailer wiring system is grounded to the frame near the coupler and each light also needs to be grounded. If there is not a white ground wire coming out of a trailer light, then the light is grounded through its mounting studs. Too much paint, dirt, or rust can cause bad grounds,…
What color is trailer wire?
Trailers should be wired to code, meaning that each colored wire represents a part of the system. Green is the right turn signal and brake light, yellow is the left turn signal and brake light, orange is the tail or marker lights, white is the ground wire, red is the auxiliary power wire, blue is the electric brakes and pink is the backup lights.
