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Trailer Lamps: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Special Tools Used With Diagnostics

Trailer Lamps

Principles of Operation

Trailer Lamps

Principles of Operation

The trailer lamps are supplied power by the trailer tow park lamp relay, the LH trailer tow stop/turn relay and the RH trailer tow stop/turn relay. They are
energized to correspond with the exterior lighting functions of the vehicle. A common ground is provided to the trailer tow connector for the trailer
lamps.

Inspection and Verification

Trailer Lamps

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

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

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