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Put new lights on the boat trailer brake ights come on when releasing truck brakeAny ideas?
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∙ 15y ago
Make certain that the wiring is connected properly but also, check the ground wire. Don't count on the hitch to be the ground for the trailer. There should be a ground wire that goes to the electrical plug, make certain that it is connected properly.
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