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Normal Operation

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The trailer battery charging is accomplished through the use of the trailer tow battery charge relay. Power is supplied to the trailer tow battery charge relay by circuit 175 (BK/YE) and when energized, provides power to the trailer tow connector through circuit 49 (OG). The control circuit for the trailer tow battery charge relay is provided by circuit 1003 (GY/YE). Ground is provided to the trailer tow battery charge relay through circuit 1205 (BK).