Troubleshooting Trailer Lighting Where One Side Running Light and Other Side Blinker Doesn't Work
Published 01/03/2023 >
Question:
Good Day, I recently installed the Wesbar Wishbone 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Wiring Harness. The passenger side running lights all work but the turn signal/brake doesnt and the drivers side running lights dont work but the turn signal/brake does lol. Any advise. Thanks,
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
Usually when there is odd trailer lighting behavior like this that doesn't seem to make much sense the issue is weak grounds on the trailer. I would go over the grounds for each assembly as well as just make sure all of the wires are currently connected properly.
I attached a help article link on trailer wiring troubleshooting for you to check out as well.

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Wesbar Wishbone Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - Trailer End - 18" Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Wesbar
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