Check the ground on both the trailer and the pigtail out of the truck. One
is probably bad.
Chris
'99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 Amethyst
-----Original Message-----
From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com <GrnDak4x4@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 4:23 PM
Subject: DML: Need electrical help:Trailer wiring
>My dad and I decided to rewire his boat trailer lights to get it ready for
>another year on Lake Michigan, since all the lights never really worked.
All
>lights/fixtures/wires are brand new. The trailer lights consist of 2 front
>marker/running lights, one on each side of the trailer and 2 light fixtures
>on the rear of the trailer, one for both sides once again. These rear
>fixtures have a light that points out the side that serve as marker/running
>lights as well a turn signal lights, also on the rear fixtures are lights
>that point straight out to the rear, for brake lights and also for turn
>signal lights. When we hooked the trailer up to my truck,WOW all the lights
>came on, first time they all worked in a long time. All the running lights
>work and all the turn signals work. One problem though that we cannot
figure
>out:
>The rear brake lights are on when the brake pedal is not depressed and when
>they brake pedal is depressed the brake lights go out. Any input for those
>who are electrically inclined?????? Any help is greatly appreciated!
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>103,000 miles
>
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