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Pinpoint Test Ab: The Trailer Lamps Are On Continuously

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  1. AB1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4098 (4-Pin).
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4099 (7-Pin).
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage the between trailer tow (4-pin connector), harness side and ground; or between the trailer tow (7-pin connector), harness side and ground as follows:
      CONNECTOR-PIN CIRCUIT

      Connector Connector-Pin Circuit
      4-pin connector C4098-2 52 (YE)
      7-pin connector C4099-1  
      4-pin connector C4098-1 64 (DG)
      7-pin connector C4099-4  
      4-pin connector C4098-3 962 (BN/WH)
      7-pin connector C4099-6  
      7-pin connector C4099-7 963 (BK/LG)
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage At Trailer Tow Connector
      G04645613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  : If the trailer parking lamps are on continuously, GO to AB2.

    If the trailer LH or RH turn lamps are on continuously, GO to  AB3.

    No  : The vehicle is operating correctly. SEND the trailer to an authorized camper/trailer repair facility.

  2. AB2 CHECK THE CJB 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: CJB C270J.
    • Connect: Trailer Tow C4098 (4-pin).
    • Connect: Trailer Tow C4099 (7-pin).
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the trailer lamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 962 (BN/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.

  3. AB3 CHECK THE SUSPECT RELAY 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Suspect Trailer Turn Relay.
    • Carry out the component test for the trailer tow turn relay.
    • Is the trailer tow relay OK? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 52 (YE) (LH turn) or 64 (DG) (RH turn) as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new LH or RH turn trailer tow relay. TEST the system for normal operation.