Tow lights not working. NEED HELP!
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Tow lights not working. NEED HELP!
97 f150 tow lights not working. I bought the truck a year ago and have never tried to use them until now...
How do I go about fixing them? I used a multimeter to test it. I turned on the left hand turn signal and it read a pulsating reading of about .45 volts. Havent been able to get another reading. All terminals are the same .01 volt.
Thanks
How do I go about fixing them? I used a multimeter to test it. I turned on the left hand turn signal and it read a pulsating reading of about .45 volts. Havent been able to get another reading. All terminals are the same .01 volt.
Thanks
Last edited by liftd; 07-28-2015 at 10:21 PM.
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First thing to check is fuse.There should be a seperit fuse for tow. If it is factory. Then check under the truck it should plug into a harness. That plug gets dirty. Also clean the ground it should be on the frame near the back bumper.
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I checked the fuses and relays. I filed the male and female connection on the 4 pin on my truck. Now Im getting readings. With the signal on I get a fluctuating .4v, Shouldnt it be 12?
How do I clean the plug on the harness. The bottom is dirty from off-roading and mudding.
I will also try to find the ground.
This is the trouble maker in question
How do I clean the plug on the harness. The bottom is dirty from off-roading and mudding.
I will also try to find the ground.
This is the trouble maker in question
Last edited by liftd; 07-28-2015 at 10:21 PM.
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Also i dont think this is the factory plug. (if it even had one..)
It says for u-haul trailers. Its a flat 4pin with a 4 pin female spot on top. So I guess a 8 pin? Maybe this is the issue?
It looks like this
http://rvadenver.com/11074.gif
It says for u-haul trailers. Its a flat 4pin with a 4 pin female spot on top. So I guess a 8 pin? Maybe this is the issue?
It looks like this
http://rvadenver.com/11074.gif
Last edited by liftd; 07-28-2015 at 09:28 PM.
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Tow lights not working. NEED HELP!
Under the bed to the left inside the frame, you will see the wire coming out of a disconnect..trace which ones go to your trailer hook up and splice your new one in, matching colour for colour, then find a clean bare metal spot on the frame to ground you pigtail harness.