Groovedog
03-31-2010, 05:30 PM
My trailer lights have an issue.
When I turn on my headlights, only the running lights work.
When I turn off my headlights, the brake and turn signals work.
This is all well and fine for daytime driving.
The truck is a new 2009 Ridgeline with a 7 way factory installed with a 4 way flat Reese converter .
The trailer wiring was done on Saturday. Brand new wires, wire nuts, dielectric grease, new ground hole drilled and connection. Brand new tailights. Connections are good.
The only thing I can think is that the trailer lights are self grounding and not making a good connection to the trailer frame.
I have never had a trailer hooked up to this vehicle previously, but must assume with 7000 miles, it is functioning. I could be wrong.
Driving to Vermont tomorrow and may have to leave by 3pm to avoid darkness if I cant fix tonight.
Thanks.
When I turn on my headlights, only the running lights work.
When I turn off my headlights, the brake and turn signals work.
This is all well and fine for daytime driving.
The truck is a new 2009 Ridgeline with a 7 way factory installed with a 4 way flat Reese converter .
The trailer wiring was done on Saturday. Brand new wires, wire nuts, dielectric grease, new ground hole drilled and connection. Brand new tailights. Connections are good.
The only thing I can think is that the trailer lights are self grounding and not making a good connection to the trailer frame.
I have never had a trailer hooked up to this vehicle previously, but must assume with 7000 miles, it is functioning. I could be wrong.
Driving to Vermont tomorrow and may have to leave by 3pm to avoid darkness if I cant fix tonight.
Thanks.