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Trailer Lamps: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Principles of Operation

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

The trailer lamps and battery charge are supplied power by relays that are energized to correspond with the exterior lighting functions of the vehicle.

If the vehicle is not equipped with the factory manufactured trailer electric brake control module, the vehicle supplies circuitry to support the installation
of an aftermarket trailer electric brake controller (installed by the customer). To support the aftermarket trailer electric brake controller, the vehicle
circuitry only supplies voltage, ground, stoplamp switch input and a brake controlling circuit to the trailer tow connector. The trailer electric brakes
themselves are controlled by the aftermarket trailer brake controller and not the vehicle itself.

Inspection and Verification

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.
3. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Electrical
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Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
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(30A) (trailer electric brake controller)

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34 (25A) (trailer tow turn relays)

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42 (30A) (trailer tow parking lamps)

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44 (30A) (trailer tow battery charge relay switch side)

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63 (15A) (trailer tow reversing lamps)

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Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 33 (10A) (trailer tow battery charge relay coil)

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Wiring, terminals or connectors

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Trailer tow connector (mounted on the bumper)

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Trailer tow turn/stop relays

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Trailer tow battery charge relay

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Trailer tow parking lamp relay

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Trailer electric brake controller

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Trailer

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SJB

4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom, GO to Symptom Chart.  See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

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