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Running Lights, but no brakes or turn signals

Started by beanes71, Oct 07, 2009, 12:52 PM

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beanes71

I have a 2002 Coleman Utah.  When plugging up to the tow vehicle, I noticed that the lights came on, but that I was without brakes or turn signals.  Both brake and turn lights work on the tow vehicle, so where could the problem be.  I'm not very mechanically inclined, so any help would be appreciated!!

dkutz

what is your Tow vehicle?  I had a similar problem, turned out it was a inline fuse for the trailer wiring harness...

beanes71

Tow vehicle is a 2007 Dodge Ram

dkutz

well not the same TV but I would still check to see if there is a fuse on the wiring harness on the TV.  Also check all the grounds for the trail lights for the trailer.

beanes71

I cleaned the contacts for the plug and receptacle and now have everything but a right turn signal.  That more than likely is a fuse, right?

dkutz

Quote from: beanes71;211390I cleaned the contacts for the plug and receptacle and now have everything but a right turn signal.  That more than likely is a fuse, right?

could be a ground for that plug, check to see if there is a ground wire going from that taillight to the chassis of the trailer.  If its just ONE light, one side, probaly not a fuse

AustinBoston

Quote from: beanes71;211390I cleaned the contacts for the plug and receptacle and now have everything but a right turn signal.  That more than likely is a fuse, right?

Swap the bulbs (left & right); if the problem moves, it's the bulb.

Austin

dkutz

Quote from: AustinBoston;211393Swap the bulbs (left & right); if the problem moves, it's the bulb.

Austin

ok I didn't state the obvious....