Troubleshooting CE Smith Trailer Guide Ons Not Lighting Up
Published 10/24/2019
Question:
Figured it out. Can’t ground to an aluminum trailer. All good now
asked by: Gary
Expert Reply:
If LED lights are wired backwards they won't work and no damage would be done to them so it's possible your CE Smith Guide Ons part # CE27760 are wired backwards and you could simply reverse the wiring to get it to work again. With this kit though the wire that has the ring terminal is for the ground and the other should attach to the trailer running light circuit. Most likely this is how you wired it up so I'd make sure the ground connection is solidly connected to the frame of the trailer and the power wire is connected to the running light circuit.
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CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons with LED Lights for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall - 1 Pair
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- 60 Inch Tall
- Galvanized Steel
- PVC
- CE Smith
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Gary
10/24/2019
Figured it out. Can’t ground to an aluminum trailer. All good now