Rear Night Running Lights broken...

Cazzzidy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 10:58 PM

Hello all,

I am trying to wire my fit for a utility trailer with a T-One kit. I have successfully wired the vehicle, but while diagnosing a problem with the trailer wiring, I think I may have blown the fuse for the rear running lights by shorting the brown lead.

The symptoms are:

No rear running lights when the lights are set to on.
Headlights, brake lights, blinkers, etc. are fine.
No voltage on the brown trailer wire when lights are on.

I checked all the small fuses, and they look fine. Does any one have any idea what fuse this circuit is on? Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Cassidy

Cazzzidy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 08:01 PM

No one can tell me what fuse handles the taillight circuit?

Some one has got to know! I can't drive at night!

Cassidy

billmus86 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 10:44 PM

so the little top portion of the lights dont work?, and the bottom doesnt light- unless the brakes are on? and then only the bottom lights right? the top never lights up now?
only one i know off the top of my head is #1 is reverse lights, (not that-that helps)

and please maybe? (just kidding)

Black3sr · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 06:24 AM

I know this is an old thread but I think I have the answer. A way back in the 60s I was trying to wire my Austin 1100 for my tent trailer. I had similar problems in that could get all the lights working properly but not all at same time.

It turns out you have 3 lights/circuits on the car - brake, running and signal. On the trailer you have two - running and the other is a combo of brake/signal. So I needed to add a small pair of lights to the trailer to act as signal. Geez I spent a day on it before realizing the problem.