Trailer lights/Directionals problem

bigdog · 05-20-2009, 12:17 PM

Having a trailer lights/Directional problem.....

Just hooked up my boat trailer for fist time this season, and have an issue, which I didn't have when I put away last Fall.

My trailer Directional lights do not work, when car is irunning or stopped with ignition turned to 'accessory on'.

However, all lights directional’s work when I turn on my headlights?
Runnning lights all working OK also.
Go figure?

I checked and replaced a 20Amp fuse which controls Directional lights, but made no difference. Also, cleaned trailer wiring pigtail connector, as well as female connector on car side.

FYI, SUV is a 2006 Ford Explorer.

Really has me confused, but at least I do have all working, just need to keep headlights on.

Anyone have any ideas what's happening here?

Thanks!

05-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 342 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Trailer lights/Directionals problem Having a trailer lights/Directional problem..... Just hooked up my boat trailer for fist time this season, and have an issue, which I didn't have when I put away last Fall. My trailer Directional lights do not work, when car is irunning or stopped with ignition turned to 'accessory on'. However, all lights directional’s work when I turn on my headlights? Runnning lights all working OK also. Go figure? I checked and replaced a 20Amp fuse which controls Directional lights, but made no difference. Also, cleaned trailer wiring pigtail connector, as well as female connector on car side. FYI, SUV is a 2006 Ford Explorer. Really has me confused, but at least I do have all working, just need to keep headlights on. Anyone have any ideas what's happening here? Thanks!