Trailer wiring

[Gunnywaldo]

Anyone ever see this one, I have a 1994 triton 2 place open trailer and I keep blowing the tail/marker lights fuse on the tow vehicle. It appears it is something in that part of the circuit on the trailer.

I haven't started troubleshooting it yet however I know what to do and how to isolate it. Presently the right front side marker light is out.

My question is has anybody ever seen a Triton sealed light assembly fail and cause the fuse to blow?

Thanks

 

[bouncer]

Look for the obvious spots were the wires contact or go through the frame. If its a tilt bed look at the pivot point of the trailer were the wires flex when tilting. I have had the sealed taillights burn out. If you suspect the taillight is causing the problem, check them on the bench isolated from the trailer wiring system. Good luck

 

[samc]

There was a post about this 2 weeks ago. If you look back/down in the Tech Talk you should be able to locate it.

 

[Gunnywaldo]

Thanks Guys

Thanks

 

[snowfish]

If you license plate light is on the ramp door, that's probably it. Pinched/broken/shorted.

 

[Gunnywaldo]

it's an open trailer

It's an open trailer but the license plate light could be giving me grief, thanks for the thought, i'll check it.

 

[yamadooed]

To answer the question No...

 

[Gunnywaldo]

Thanks

Yamadooed Thanks, I found the culprit tonight chaffed wire going to the side marker light.

Thanks