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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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12VDC + in trailer plug

My '03 with towing package shows it has 12+ in the 7 pin trailer connector but, it does not work.

I lost my owners manual is there a fuse for this some where?
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Is this also on the 06's?

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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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My '05 has constant +12v at the trailer plug. Use a tester to find the correct wire.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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The 12V at the trailer plug is key on hot.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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Your truck is a Diesel, right?

The 6.0 is different when it comes to fuse locations at times. The trailer battery charge relay and the fuse that goes with it are in the Central Junction box, which is located underneath the driver's side dashboard. You need to remove the panel right below the steering column. It comes out nice and easy with four quarter-turn fasteners.

The Battery Charge Circuit for trucks with trailer tow is handled by Fuse #115, and it's rated at 20A.

The trailer tow battery charge relay will be listed as Relay # 305. Those locations will be detailed on an etching on the big black cover for the box.

The battery charge circuit is only active when you've got your key on. That is a safety measure to stop people from running their truck batteries dead if they're hooked up to a Travel Trailer.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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On the trailer plug at the back of the truck the lid tell you which terminal is what.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Yes I know it is in the trailer plug however it does not work key on or not.

My truck is an '03 6.0 PSD
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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My truck came with the relay and fuse in a bag in the glove box. You should verify that they are installed. If they aren't, and they aren't in the glove box, then you'll have to buy them. If they are installed, check the fuse, or replace the relay.

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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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owners manual go into www.motorcraft.com at the top is tech resources left side owners guides and down load your self a free copy. they have them back to 96 or 7
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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The motor has to be running, I think to get power to plug.
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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i would think so since thats the battery charge wire to the trailer
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Do I have to add something to prevent it from over charging the battery in the trailer.

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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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No you shouldn't.

Also my problem was a blown fuse!!
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Cool, gotta love it when it's something simple.
 
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