Trailer Woes, Tow Vehicle maybe?

[mmandley]

Yea the center pin is the wane you want. This way when you put your truck in reverse is activates the trailer brake bypass.

[rsinger]

I had the same problem last year. My problem was a bad ground, but I also had other symptoms. Sometimes the trailer lights didn't function properly.

[jpetty3023]

Trailer lights are all a go, no issues there just the pesky lock up going up hill


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[mmandley]

Trailer lights are all a go, no issues there just the pesky lock up going up hill


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Well if it makes you feel any better, my truck has no Running lights to the rear plug. I havnt figured out why because its in the body shop for the door damage when i got the front end lifted. When i brought the motorcycle home the sun was going down. We stoped for a coffee and went to leave and i noticed the trailer had no lights.

After some troubleshooting i realized the problem wasnt the trailer, it was my rig. Man i was pissed ive never had a problem with running lights. I ended up pulling one of the license plate lights and taping that wire to light the trailer. What a PITA lol.

It was impressive trouble shooing, i had no wire, or test lights, or meter, i used the crapy wire key ring you get when you buy cars from dealers, i strighten it and used it as a test lead lol

[rdlangston13]

Had this problem on my girls dads 1500 dodge, however his 2500 was wired correctly and backup the drive way with ease. My truck is also wired correctly 😃

[jpetty3023]

David did your girls dads dodge ever get working for you or no. If so would you like to share how he fixed it in the 1500

[NCSUmoomba]

Personally, I would not be screwing around with or tapping into any of the wiring. On a vehicle that new, with a factory 7 round connector, it must be a relay for fuse missing.

Here is a post from a Nissan Forum talking about it:

I recently installed a hitch on my 2006 Armada and ran into this same problem. I installed the standard 3 relays, checked the fuses under the hood and looked for the inline fuses under the dash (never found them) but still could not get it working.

Eventually I discovered a connector for a 4th relay under the dash. It is located right next to the connector for the electric brake controller. I plugged in one of the blue relays (the ones for the left and right trailer lights) and now the running lights work. I talked with the guys at Valley who make the trailer connector kit. They never heard of this 4th relay but said they would send me another relay.

The 06 Armada and newer that did NOT come with tow package will need the 4th relay.

[jpetty3023]

I agree NCSU. I haven't had a chance to play with it today. Had to take my wife to the airport, she flew out to Colorado for a business trip so I'm stuck with sad kids today. They FI back to school tomo and hope to have the issue resolved by then. Uhaul place after I check a couple more things


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[rdlangston13]

we never messed with it after that since i dont ever use his truck, my 1500 works just fine but when we put it in reverse in his the reverse lights on the trailer did not light up so to me that means he needs to wire his reverse wire in to activate the solenoid

[jpetty3023]

Trailer issue fixed. Turned out the center pin had no power when in reverse. Checked it with one of them voltage tester dealios. Traced the fuse and found it was burnt so replaced the fuse and headed to the storage unit. Pulled it in and out 4 times and no issues so I'm good till the fuse blows again!!

Master Tech at the dealership (uhauls closed on Tuesday's) did this work cause I have not even close to the skillsmrequiredmto do this. Didn't charge me anything so I asked him what his drink of choice is. He said miller light so I kindly hand delivered a 12 pack to my new best friend