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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeD134
Where the schematics the same between the model years? Just different fuses and connector numbers?
Sorry, I can't answer that. I only have the schematics for my truck, a 2016.
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 52merc
Sorry, I can't answer that. I only have the schematics for my truck, a 2016.
I posted 3 pages in this thread above #19,#20,#21, from a '19 I know the fuse numbers change but was curious if the wiring logic changed between model years.
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 52merc
My schematics for a 2016 show the following:

BCM (Body Control Module behind PS kick panel)
Fuse 4 (5A) - TBC (Trailer Brake Control Module)

BJB (Battery Junction Box under hood)
Fuse 34 (25A) - Trailer Tow Park Lamp Relay
Fuse 35 (20A) - Trailer Tow Module and Trailer Tow Left and Right Relay
Fuse 36 (25A) - TRM (Trailer Tow Module)
Fuse 49 (30A) - TBC (Trailer Brake Control Module)
Relay 79 - Trailer Towing Park Lamp Relay
Fuse 87 (10A) - Trailer Tow Reversing Lamp Relay
All of these fuses that you noted I checked...physically pulling the fuse out and visually checked it or int he case of the 34-36 fuses, i checked continuity. All were good.

Originally Posted by rliles1
Some people disable the Auto Stop/Start by unplugging the bottom connector on this module under the dash close to the brake pedal. That also disables the trailer detection which disables trailer brakes and lights. Check to see if this plug got disconnected someway.

Cool. I'll check that in a few.
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeD134
I posted 3 pages in this thread above #19,#20,#21, from a '19 I know the fuse numbers change but was curious if the wiring logic changed between model years.
Ok, I've had a chance to compare these schematics with the following observations:

Diagram 1 of 6
Everything is the same (circuit numbers, wire colors, and component pinouts) except some of the connector numbers are different.

Diagram 2 of 6
Everything is the same except for the addition of a Trailer Tow Alarm circuit (CAT13) to the TRM on the 2016.

Diagram 3 of 6
Everything is the same except for wire colors and inline connector number.

Diagrams 4 and 5 of 6
Everything the same except VBATT is a different circuit number and wire color.

Diagram 6 of 6
Everything is the same except for some connector numbers
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 07:02 PM
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OP, do you have a good scan tool or access to FORScan? There are a multitude of DTCs related to the TRM (Trailer Tow Module) and TBC (Trailer Brake Control Module).
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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 52merc
OP, do you have a good scan tool or access to FORScan? There are a multitude of DTCs related to the TRM (Trailer Tow Module) and TBC (Trailer Brake Control Module).
I do have a good scan tool but I don't have forscan

Originally Posted by rliles1
Some people disable the Auto Stop/Start by unplugging the bottom connector on this module under the dash close to the brake pedal. That also disables the trailer detection which disables trailer brakes and lights. Check to see if this plug got disconnected someway.

Well apparently, that was it. It was plugged in but the one wire was dislodged within the connector. I jiggled it and the turns were working on the trailer. I removed the connector and re-crimped and its now working perfectly.

I really appreciate the help of everyone on here who without your inputs and knowledge, I would still be racking my brain tying to figure out what the heck is wrong. So Thank You!
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