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Trailer Lamps: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Verify the exterior lighting system of the vehicle is operating correctly. If not, refer to the appropriate pinpoint test.  See: Pinpoint Tests
3. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Electrical
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Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
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10 (20A) (trailer tow parking lamps relay, trailer tow reversing lamps relay)

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13 (10A) (trailer tow battery charge relay coil)

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29 (30A) (trailer tow electric brake controller)

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36 (10A) (trailer tow RH stop/turn lamp)

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42 (10A) (trailer tow LH stop/turn lamp)

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106 (30A) (trailer tow battery charge relay)

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Circuitry

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Trailer

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Trailer tow battery charge relay

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Trailer tow parking lamps relay

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Trailer tow reversing lamps relay

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Trailer tow electric brake controller

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CJB

4. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
5. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to Symptom Chart.  See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

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