Troubleshooting Turn Signals on Snowmobile Trailer

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On my snowmobile trailer I have a white wire, yellow wire, green wire, a green/brown wire, and a yellow/brown wire. Currently I have white with white Green with green Yellow with yellow Both combo browns with brown All lights work but no turn signals

asked by: Adin

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Expert Reply:

You'll want to begin by determining if the problem lies in the vehicle wiring or the wiring on the trailer.

Unplug the trailer, and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the trailer connector on the tow vehicle. The pins in 3:00 and the 9:00 position if you have a 7-way connector, or the pins fed by the green and yellow wires if you have a 4-pole should show voltage when the turn signals are activated and the brake pedal is pressed. If they don't, you likely have a blown fuse. Check the owner's manual for the fuses that protect the trailer turn signals and replace them as needed.

If you do have signal on those pins, check the wiring on the trailer for loose connections or broken wires. I'll link to a trailer wiring troubleshooting article that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

On a trailer the brake lights and turn signals operate on the same wire/bulb. So, it is odd when the turn signals work, but the brake lights don't. There are 3 possible causes for this that are more likely than any of the other possible causes.…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the info and pictures of your hub! Based on that the correct replacement is the part #8-257-5UC3-EZ which matches the bolt pattern, drum size, and bearing info you listed as well.

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In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your…

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The metric trailer tire size corresponding to your 18.5 x 8.5 - 8 tires is size 215/60-8. In this size we offer both tires only and pre-mounted wheel/tire combinations that you can see on the linked page. The tires-only are available in two weight…

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Answer 5

You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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