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   PeterD to mark@byu.net   
   Re: Trailer Light Problems - Won't work    
   14 Nov 07 09:33:29   
   
   From: peter2@hipson.net   
      
   On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:43:02 -0800, mark@byu.net wrote:   
      
   >I have a 4x8 trailer hooked to my Honda Odyssey. They are connected to   
   >each other using a 4 pin connector. The problem I'm having is when the   
   >van lights are "on" then the trailer lights will not work at all.   
   >However, when the van lights are "off" the trailer lights will work.   
   >If I put the hazards on, with the van lights off, all the trailer   
   >lights work, so I know the bulbs and connections work. The turn   
   >signals and brake lights also work if the van lights are off.   
   >   
   >I've read lots of places that say double check the ground so to test I   
   >disconnected the ground and the lights still worked when the van   
   >lights were off. I tried wrapping another ground to the van connector   
   >ground and connected it to the trailer hitch but just couldn't get the   
   >trailer lights to come on when the van lights were on. I even bought a   
   >new connector and light and tested with those with no luck. Any ideas   
   >or suggestions are appreciated.   
   >Mark   
      
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