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Feb 25, 2018 | 06:51 PM

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Bill_The_PA

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Ok I’m a little confused. Since I’ve joined in on the conversation (last 1/2 hr or so) you have found the 12 pin wires that were zip tied around the spare tire. You’ve plugged those wires into the new harness and you’ve plugged the 40 foot harness that runs from the camera; checking those connections as well ( ito camera and where it branches to the TPMS Module)

Feb 25, 2018 | 06:56 PM

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Oh there is my last post.

Feb 25, 2018 | 06:57 PM

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The nly connection between the pigtail and the camera appears to be where the camera cable plugs into the final pigtail harness, and that connection seems to be tight. I didn't do the install on the trailer, the trailer builder did, but I traced the entire routing of the cable and didn't see any loose connections

Feb 25, 2018 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill_The_PA

I’ve seem to lost the last post I made.
Again in the past 1/2 hour you have found a harness zip tied to the frame and used it

Yes I did. That was done before I tried to use the camera

Feb 25, 2018 | 07:02 PM

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Bill_The_PA

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Well I have no idea. If your using the zipped up12 pin wires then I’m at a loss. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

Feb 25, 2018 | 07:06 PM

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Thanks Bill! I was hoping someone had a link to the owners manual so I could print it out and look for trouble shooting tips.

Feb 25, 2018 | 07:28 PM

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Bill_The_PA

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Thanks Bill! I was hoping someone had a link to the owners manual so I could print it out and look for trouble shooting tips.

that wire harness being hidden is usually where thing get delayed.
Found this
Matt Gieselman | 2017 Ford Super Duty Trailer TPMS Install

Feb 25, 2018 | 07:44 PM

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that wire harness being hidden is usually where thing get delayed.
Found this
Matt Gieselman 2017 Ford Super Duty Trailer TPMS Install

Thanks for the link. The evidently sense the TPMS because trailer set up calls for it. I haven't had the sensors installed yet so I skipped that part of the trailer set up. I wonder why it senses the TPMS but not the camera.

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Feb 25, 2018 | 07:52 PM

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Install Instructions attachment

Hope this works. I found it on another thread. Tried to save it only to find out I apparently already had it. Here goes...

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Feb 25, 2018 | 07:53 PM

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Bill_The_PA

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Only thing I would suggest is check power and continuity at the camera end. Simple light tester will at least ensure you have power. Then check the ohms

Feb 25, 2018 | 07:54 PM

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JetFuelBurner

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I decided not to screw with it. Letting my trailer dealer do the camper wiring. Will have my truck dealer do the truck wiring and then we'll see if it all comes together. I'm not crazy. Trailer is stored at the In-laws farm 10 hrs away.

Feb 25, 2018 | 08:09 PM

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I am like you, I had the trailer builder install the trailer side. I helped his man do the truck side. I am pretty sure the truck side is right. I mean, if the truck is sensing the TPMS but not the camera, it almost has to be the camera side somewhere.

Feb 25, 2018 | 08:10 PM

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Hope this works. I found it on another thread. Tried to save it only to find out I apparently already had it. Here goes...

Thank you!

Feb 25, 2018 | 08:11 PM

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Only thing I would suggest is check power and continuity at the camera end. Simple light tester will at least ensure you have power. Then check the ohms

Thanks Bill!

Feb 26, 2018 | 06:16 AM

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Xwild

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Verify the connector at the camera is actually plugged in. It connects inside the housing, so it's a little wierd to make the connection.. not hard, just weird.

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