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Pinpoint Test O: The Trailer Lamps Are On Continuously

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  1. O1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4098 (4-pin).
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4099 (7-pin).
    • Measure the voltage between the trailer tow connector and ground as follows:
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Trailer Tow Connector And Ground
      G03890494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      PIN SPECIFICATION

      Trailer Tow Connector Pin Circuit
      C4098 (4-pin) 2 (parking lamps) 962 (BN/WH)
      C4098 (4-pin) 3 (LH stoplamp) 52 (YE)
      C4098 (4-pin) 4 (RH stoplamp) 64 (DG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 1 (reversing lamps) 963 (BK/LG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 3 (RH stoplamp) 64 (DG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 6 (LH stoplamp) 52 (YE)
      C4099 (7-pin) 7 (parking lamps) 962 (BN/WH)
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : GO to O2.
    • No  : The vehicle is operating correctly. SEND the trailer to an authorized camper/trailer repair center.
  2. O2 CHECK THE TRAILER TOW RELAY 
    • Disconnect: Suspect Trailer Tow Relay.
    • Measure the voltage between the trailer tow connector and ground as follows:
      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Trailer Tow Connector And Ground
      G03890494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      PIN SPECIFICATION

      Trailer Tow Connector Pin Circuit
      C4098 (4-pin) 2 (parking lamps) 962 (BN/WH)
      C4098 (4-pin) 3 (LH stoplamp) 52 (YE)
      C4098 (4-pin) 4 (RH stoplamp) 64 (DG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 1 (reversing lamps) 963 (BK/LG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 3 (RH stoplamp) 64 (DG)
      C4099 (7-pin) 6 (LH stoplamp) 52 (YE)
      C4099 (7-pin) 7 (parking lamps) 962 (BN/WH)
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new trailer tow relay. TEST the system for normal operation.