Electrical Issue; any ideas?

toadermcgee

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Sep 26, 2007
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Newburgh, IN
This all started when I plugged in trailer lights.
Flashers don't work, hazards or turn signals
no brake lights nor reverse / backup lights
will not come out of park
when brakes are applied the DiffLock indicator light comes on the dash
rear wiper will not in gauge when front wipers are on and transmission put into reverse.

I haven't check fuses yet (going there after I send this).
Replaced brake light switch with new one it didn't change anything.

Thanks for an ideas.
 

special ed

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Apr 11, 2012
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Elsinore
You have a short probably in the rear lighting or trailer plug. Last time i saw this it was a ground short at the rear harness. Also do you have a converter box tied into the rt rear wiring? when was the wiring installed for the trailer? if no converter box and it was wired directly then you need to re do the wiring correctly with a converter box.
 

toadermcgee

Well-known member
Sep 26, 2007
689
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Newburgh, IN
I haven't added anything to the trailer receptacle on the Rover and just assumed it was factory installed. I did move it when I installed new bumper but didn't rewire anything. Trailer probably is the problem as I found 2 blown fuses. I was surprised of all of the other issues that arose along with no brake lights and turn signals. Most concerning, for me, was the Difflock light. All seems fine now. Thanks for the reply