Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring of Cornpro Trailer Where Taillight Stays on All the Time
Updated 01/06/2020 | Published 01/05/2020
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Question:
My left tail light stays lit all the time. I read that I need t6o test the converter. Where is the converter located on a cornpro ?
asked by: Adam N
Expert Reply:
The converter you'd need to test of your trailer wiring would not be on your Cornpro trailer and would be on your tow vehicle instead. Depending on your tow vehicle the converter might be easy to find (if it's aftermarket) but if it's factory trailer wiring that might not be totally possible.
First thing you should do at this point is test the 4-way of the wiring harness with a circuit tester part # PTW2993 for voltage on all of the right pins when the taillight signals are being applied. Just like in the video I attached.
If the voltage checks out there but the trailer lights still don't function right then the problem is on the trailer wiring. That would mean that problem is either due to a ground issue or a short issue.
Make sure that the trailer side connector are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. If there is anything between a light ground and the metal trailer frame or if the trailer has an aluminum frame, tilt bed, or folding tongue, any of these things can interrupt the ground. Running jumper wires from the light grounds to the main trailer connector ground can help.
If the problem is on the vehicle side then I would first recommend you double check how the harness is installed on your vehicle, make sure all of the connections are good and tight. You should check all towing related fuses and relays as well.
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