Will Changing Vehicle Taillights Cause Issues with Trailer Wiring
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/24/2025
Question:
Would changing all my signal lights on my 2018 Journey cause the trailer light converter not to work?
asked by: John H
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Expert Reply:
Hey John, under normal circumstances no changing the taillights on your vehicle shouldn't interfere with the trailer wiring working. Is that what happened to you? If so, did you change bulb type on the vehicle like going to an LED? What type of trailer wiring do you have?
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Jameson C.
9/2/2025
Hey John, did you have a chance to check if changing the bulb type on your Journey affected the trailer light converter? I'm asking to ensure I can assist you further if needed.