1997 Dodge Truck

Tiny
HUNTER5858
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  • 1997 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 83,000 MILES
Hello I have 1997 dodge pickup with a trailer.I am having problems with the trailer lights. When I have trailer hook on it works just fine all lights work good till I turn my headlights on. When I turn headlights on and hit the brake lights on the tralier lights go out and the backup light come on the truck. I need help thanks?
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Sounds like you have a problem with how you have your trailer wiring hooked up, sure there are no bare wires.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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I have had 2 diffrent traliers hooked up to this truck and it does the same thing. I was wondering if that the t-plugs that connect to the factory wiring can go bad. I spayed cleaner on them and that didnt help.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 5:12 PM
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Not saying the tralier harness on the trailer I am saying the harness on the truck, from where it hooks to the trailer all the way out.

The t pins can get coroded and wires can get pinched.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 8:03 PM

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