Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring on 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500

Published 10/19/2018

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Question:

the taillight wires. coming out of the circuit board is. crossed over ihave2 hot green wires can u give me an ideal 2 get ,brake reverse turn signal and running lights 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500

asked by: Tim

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you have a short in your system if I am understanding you correctly. I recommend starting at your trailer connector and checking the wiring behind it for function using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. I've attached an article to help with the pin/function locations which will be consistent even if the color wire is not.

If you have the wiring functions located where they are working, you can also determine which wires are not working and trace them back to where they are working. If you find the issue is indeed at the circuit but your tail light functions are working on your truck, then you can use the Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket w/ Wiring Harness and Mounting Bracket # PK11898 to splice in the wiring functions for a new trailer connection.

expert reply by: Jason S