Trailer lights problem
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From: N carolina
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
Trailer lights problem
So my trailer running lights work but no brake or signal, lights stay on always if I turn on my lights on the jeep but nothing if lights are off on jeep? Any ideals.
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From: Bakersfield CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
If you bought a 3 prong wire kit you will only have one or two light functions. You need at least the 4 way connector to get parking and blinkers or brakes.
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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Your jeep has seperate turn signals and brake lights. Your trailer probably has combined brake/signal lights.
You cannot just connect them directly. You need a trailer adapter that will sense when you are signalling or braking, and translate that to the proper output for the trailer. It's an electronic gizmo.
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Wiri...ersal_Fit.aspx
You cannot just connect them directly. You need a trailer adapter that will sense when you are signalling or braking, and translate that to the proper output for the trailer. It's an electronic gizmo.
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Wiri...ersal_Fit.aspx
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