Hi all, the side lights on my 2014 13tft are both out--the front and the back. The ones on the right side are working and so are all the other lights. With both of them out on that one side, I think it could be a fuse, but what do you all think? And if you do think it's a fuse any chance you could tell me where to find it?? I know there are some in the back on the left side and some in the front. Any ideas will be appreciated!! Thanks, Barb
Thu, 08/04/2022 - 21:05
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Side lights
Side lights and tail lights are all powered from the tow vehicle on pin #3. Try new lamps first or get out a meter or test light and check for voltage. On most RVs you can light the lights by jumpering pins 3 & 4 (ON THE RV) to each other. That's where dealers plug a flasher to flash lights at an RV show.My first guess would be bad lamps, second bad connection. (Don't forget the ground) Have you made any changes?
Thanks for this!! I'll try new bulbs first!! The rest is too complicated for me, but I'll share with someone who knows more than I do!!!
Especially if it was a bad connection, where the problem was. And that 7 pin jumper thing is only for that connector and not the 4 pin. Did you ever install brakes? If not, just ignore the jumper part.
TNX
Side light sockets are prone to corrosion. Often, just a tap on the lens will get it to turn on. If not, pop off the cover and wiggle the bulb and/or the wires that are probably just wrapped around the connections.
Great idea!!! I'll be working on it later today!! I'll start with this idea!
Corrosion can be prevented by using dielectric grease on the contacts.
Always try simple solutions first.
Thanks so much for all the suggestions for the lights!! I took off the light covers and took the bulbs out and put them back in and they worked, but I went up the road to the hardware store and bought some replacement bulbs just to have them. You all are always so helpful!!