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26th October 2011, 10:36 PM
#1
Beginner
Towing lights problem
I recently purchased a Patrol and towed my van only to notice the brake lights do not work. Parking and indicating lights work. The only thing that I can think of is the previous owner removed an electric brake controller. Without having had too much of a look I think he just cut the wires from the controller and that was it. Would that prevent the brake lights from working?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
MC
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26th October 2011 10:36 PM
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26th October 2011, 10:51 PM
#2
Is it the brake lights on your van only that don't work? or do the brake lights on your Patrol also not work?
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26th October 2011, 11:13 PM
#3
Beginner
Sorry, Good question. Just on the Van.
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26th October 2011, 11:31 PM
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I don't think the removing of the electric brake controller is the cause of your problem, the electric brakes use a separate wire to the brake lights through the trailer plug.
If your van lights and wiring are ok then you problem is more then likely because scotch-locks were used to connect your trailer plug harness into the vehicle harness or a bad or loose connection in the trailer plug or the trailer plug has been wired incorrectly.
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27th October 2011, 12:39 AM
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Or it could be that there is a problem in the plug at the tow bar. If the male pins on that plug are split, they can be gently eased a little wider. That often helps make a good connection from plug to plug.
If you had access to a helper on the brake pedal, and a test light or multi meter, you could confirm you are getting power to the socket.
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Madcatter (29th October 2011)
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29th October 2011, 02:36 PM
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Beginner
Thanks for the advice. Silver you were bang on. I just eased them open a little and it worked a treat.
Thanks again to those that replied.
Cheers and beers.
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Silver (29th October 2011)
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29th October 2011, 03:22 PM
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Good stuff, I 'm glad you go it sorted.
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