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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Default Trailer wiring ?
how do i activate the hot leed in my wiring harness so my trailer interior lights will work?
Its a 2003 F150 supercrew. thanks
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Turn up your dimmer switch untill the interior lights in your truck come on.
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I'm talking about the trailers interior lights. Anyone who knows what I'm talking about please help!
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I'm pretty sure you have to have the headlights or parking lights on on your truck in order for the power to be sent back to the trailer. And oh yeah, plug in the wires!
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Originally Posted by curt
I'm talking about the trailers interior lights. Anyone who knows what I'm talking about please help!
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That is exactly what I am talking about. Did you try it?
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That is exactly what I am talking about. Did you try it?
you peak my interest since I would try anything at this point, and yes I did try it, and no that dosen't work.
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did you try taking a multimeter to that pin to see if it was hot?
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Not to be stupid, but alot of trailers I have seen have a separate battery, not all but enough to check.
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Dumb question, but hey why not. Did you check the bulb??
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problem solved, coiled wire hiden under the fuse box needed to be attached. thanks everyone for your ideas.
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