Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working with Wiring Harness # 118381 on a 2002 Dodge Durango

Updated 06/06/2011 | Published 06/01/2011

Question:

NO TRAILER LIGHTS AGAIN! HAD THE TRAILER FIXED-WORKS ON THEIR TRUCK NOT MINE. TRAILER GUT SAYS IT IS PROBABLY MU FACTORY CONVERTER BOX. HOW DIFFICULT IS THIS TO REPLACE-THERE ARE A LOT OF WIRES BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT LENS, AND IT IS A FACTORY SETUP. HELP

asked by: JIM

Expert Reply:

First, in order to use Trailer Wiring Harness, # 118381, your 2002 Dodge Durango will need to be equipped with a factory tow package. If it does have a factory tow package, check the owners manual to find the fuses and/or relays related to the tow package to determine if anything is missing or needs to be replaced.

If the Durango does not have a tow package, you will need to use a different wiring harness, # 118334. This harness plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation of this harness for you to view.

expert reply by: Michael H