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jtslj

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Posted: 06/25/08 02:26pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Sounds like a Ground issue to me.
When I was Picking up my TT (had to re wire it from the 7 pin Round to the 7 pin Flat connection) U Kept getting weird light behavior.
Definately go back to the Installer of the additional lights and make them get it working with your TV as you didn't have a problem before THEY added the additional lights on your TT.


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Posted: 06/25/08 02:46pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Sounds like the RV dealer messed up


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Does it come on bright and equal to the other lights when you turn just the running/headlights on ? It could be they didn't get it grounded properly and you are getting voltage fed back through if it is not nice and bright with just the running lights on.

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On my TT (06 model) the front side lights flash when my turn signals are on as do the rear turn lights just as advertised.


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NCHornet1 wrote:

This ain't rocket science folks!! They obviously tied into the wrong circuit, they tied into your signal circuit and not the running lights. If they can't figure something this simple out I sure wouldn't want them working on my RV. I would just fix it myself. I understand the right think and a matter of Morals but obviously they are idiots and what else can they do to your trailer?? Just back up where they tied into the circuit and undo their connection and tie it into the right one!!

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Call it my Sat. morning project. I am just frustrated about the whole thing....


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Polishnurse wrote:

I would agree with you, but and a big but, have you checked to make sure you tail lights are in fact work as there supose to, or are they just lite up and you are assuming the brake and turn are working. Not saying you haven't just wondering if you have. Bill


Yup all work well. Actually had to replace one of the bulbs as one happen to have blown when I returned.

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MAJESTYPOINTERS wrote:

It could be a problem with your TV wiring,the trailer wiring,or the plug connection...If you have a bad ground (anywhere) the power could be back feeding through the system and causing other lights to come on and or blink....The best thing is to have your TV and TT checked at the same time...
I once had my tail and blinker fuse blow when I hooked my Horse trailer but it did not blow when I hooked up my toad...Obviously problem with Horse trailer right.....
spent a week end looking for the problem in the horse trailer wiring...never found it in the trailer....then once by ancient I found it....
the plug on my MH had a loose pin that would push through and ground out on the plug housing when the Horse trailer was plugged in....but my toads plug was wore more and fit looser and would not push the wire back...
Find someone you trust and have them check the hole thing out..TV and TT JMO


Agreed. Need to see my mechanic tomorrw...he is honest...we have a fair relationship he will check it out for me I am sure. We to have a horse trailer and have been switching from one to the other this past month....

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mikehart92 wrote:

I would like to have blinkers on the side of my tt.

Then, if someone is beside me, they can tell I am trying to get over. This could be helpful if you get in thick traffic and see you need to exit soon.

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Your right and the best of all it happens to be on the passenger side....

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NHguy wrote:

To check it your self here is a link to a good diagram. 7 Pin hitch stuff

These are easy to check. With a jumper wire you can test the trailer connections. And with a test light you can check the truck connections.


thank you....i am going to try this.

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Turbo Diesel Dude wrote:

On my TT (06 model) the front side lights flash when my turn signals are on as do the rear turn lights just as advertised.


I have a 5er and the lights on the sides (middle of the rig) flash when I use my turn signals. Have since the day I picked it up.

Don't want to start a war but is it possible that those who don't were never wired correctly?

This is my first rig. 07 model bought 10/06.


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