How to Separate the Turn Signal from Stop Lights on Trailer Wiring
Published 12/15/2015 >
Question:
how do I get the brake lights to not come on on the side turn singal of a 40ft trailor everything works on the trailor as far as lights but the brake lights come on with the side singals how do I fix plz thanks
asked by: Bill R
Expert Reply:
Most trailer's are wired up so that the turn signals and the brake lights are carried on the same circuit. So what you are experiencing is normal, but there is a way to do what you are trying to accomplish.
You will need to use a signal converter like # C56196. When you wire this to the trailer wiring you will get the stop light circuits separated from the turn signals.
I attached a diagram that shows how it will install.
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