Principles of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Circuitry is supplied to the trailer tow connector to support trailer parking lamps and stop/turn lamp functionality. When the vehicle parking lamps are on, the smart junction box (SJB) supplies voltage to the trailer tow connector for the trailer parking lamps. When the vehicle stop/turn lamps are operating, voltage is supplied to the trailer tow connector for the trailer stop/turn lamps.