What should I do if my trailer wiring fails?
If the brakes on the trailer do not work, the fault will more than likely be on the +12 volt wiring. Use a meter to check your pins on the truck and if they are OK, check continuity on your trailer umbilical between the plug and your box.
What does ” check trailer wiring ” warning message mean?
That warning (“check trailer wiring”) would display and then the message “trailer connected” would generally happen immediately (sometimes after a few seconds). This could be random, or it could happen rapid fire a dozen or more times. The truck is a 2015 3500 Duramax. We bought it new earlier this year.
Why does my trailer say ” trailer connected “?
The wiring wasnt snapped on by the clips to the arm either. It appeared that the wiring made it way to the brake drum and melted/twisted it around creating a short in the system. As soon as I pulled the wires apart, the truck said “trailer connected” I cut the wires, removed them from the housing and took the magnet out.
Why does my check trailer light keep coming on?
Pulling a 1993 4 Star goose neck that I bought new in 93 with a 2018 Silverado. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with the trailer wiring but the Check Trailer Wiring light constantly comes on and then, often immediately, it says Trailer Connected.
If the brakes on the trailer do not work, the fault will more than likely be on the +12 volt wiring. Use a meter to check your pins on the truck and if they are OK, check continuity on your trailer umbilical between the plug and your box.
That warning (“check trailer wiring”) would display and then the message “trailer connected” would generally happen immediately (sometimes after a few seconds). This could be random, or it could happen rapid fire a dozen or more times. The truck is a 2015 3500 Duramax. We bought it new earlier this year.
How can I tell if my trailer is connected or disconnected?
In addition, this system will display Check Trailer Wiring on the DIC every time a trailer with electric brakes is disconnected. On some 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models only, a “Trailer Disconnected, Check Connection” message may display on the DIC without a trailer being connected. (Fig.
Pulling a 1993 4 Star goose neck that I bought new in 93 with a 2018 Silverado. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with the trailer wiring but the Check Trailer Wiring light constantly comes on and then, often immediately, it says Trailer Connected.