1999 to 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Towed the first time today, some electrical gremlins

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-27-2014, 07:25 PM
hodge5's Avatar
hodge5
hodge5 is offline
More Turbo
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: VA- Shenandoah Valley
Posts: 534
Received 16 Likes on 10 Posts
Towed the first time today, some electrical gremlins

My daughter has a horse boarding/training business. One of the customers needed two horses moved, so I did that today. I am very pleased with the V10/6 speed combo.

When I plug in to the outlet in the bed, everything works except for the running lights. When I plug in to the main plug (under the bumper), I have brake lights and turn signals, but no brakes or running lights.
Ideas, right off of the top of your heads? The trailers are fine- my dad has the same truck as I do, and both trailers are 100%. So, I know it's my truck. I haven't pulled the spare tire yet, so I can't see everything; but, doing a cursory search, I haven't seen anything loose, chafed, or broken.
 
  #2  
Old 09-27-2014, 07:42 PM
senix's Avatar
senix
senix is online now
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 36,677
Received 1,447 Likes on 1,035 Posts
Check the fuses for the towing, most likely it is the wiring for those plugs.


May need and I recommend pulling the backs off the plugs and inspecting and cleaning the contacts and wiring.
 
  #3  
Old 09-27-2014, 09:24 PM
Desert Don's Avatar
Desert Don
Desert Don is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 9,444
Received 4,697 Likes on 1,666 Posts
Whenever trailer lights do strange things........make sure you have a GOOD ground! That is what I find about 99% of the time.
 
  #4  
Old 09-27-2014, 09:37 PM
Forddiesel06's Avatar
Forddiesel06
Forddiesel06 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Southern,Alabama
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
X2 on the ground.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kwztoy
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
4
05-03-2014 08:21 PM
sammie0126
1997 - 2003 F150
46
12-03-2013 05:10 AM
TWDITMORE
1997 - 2003 F150
8
03-12-2012 09:15 PM
Superred2
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
12-07-2010 06:03 AM
superduty2001
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
3
08-07-2010 12:13 PM



Quick Reply: Towed the first time today, some electrical gremlins



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:57 AM.