[Jim Bright]

All the lights on my trailer work except the driver's side blinker.

I changed the bulbs and still the blinker is not working.

Any ideas why?

 

[Jim Bright]

Forgot to mention that the ground wires/connections on both the tow vehicle and trailer are brand new and in good shape.

Also, I used a 12-volt tester to check the tow vehicle wiring and it all seems to be working fine.

 

[mikie]

Make sure that the ground at that light is good. Most lights bolt to the trailer and use the frame as a ground, rust occurs under the mounting causing a bad ground. If you have a separate ground wire going to each light (not likely) check that.

 

[Jim Bright]

grounds look okay but i'll double check them just in case

 

[Jim Bright]

thought I'd reply to myself one more time in case anyone out there is having similar trouble with their trailer.

I just got back from Uhaul. Hooked my truck up to 2 different trailers and sure enough, once I hooked to them the driver's side blinker did not work on either of the two trailers.

So now I know my problem is with my truck wiring.

Next step for me is to buy a T-connector and give that a try....will keep you posted.

 

[fixit]

Jim, Is the truck a Chevy ???? If it is I know your problem !!

 

[Jim Bright]

Not a chevy....

My truck is a Ford Ranger

Hopefully a new T Connector will fix my problem....we'll see.

 

[crow]

Had the exact same problem last year, check your truck wire harness. Might have some corrosion.

 

[Jim Bright]

New T Connector (truck wire harness) did the trick....thanks.

This is the 3rd T connector I've had to put on my Ford in the 5 years I've had it.