2014 Trailer lights wiring making me nuts!

[RV22]

I got a 2014 2500 for towing, and right now I'm hating it for towing compared to my old paid-for FORD . I have a vintage 62 camping trailer and a 2004 horse trailer. Camper lights didn't work, dealer told me it was the trailer. We rewired the camper because the lighting didn't seem to work (at all). It worked with everyone else's vehicle. Now we have brake lights, turn signals, but no running lights. My 2004 horse trailer has brakes, brake lights, turn signals, but no running lights. Both trailers worked perfect with my Ford, and they continue to work with a 2007 GMC Yukon and a 2012 Chevy pickup. My friend's BRAND NEW 2013 horse trailer with LED lights same thing, no running lights, but brakes, turn, etc. The dealer says "its the trailer, not the truck." Well, I cannot re-wire every trailer in the universe, as I often pull client trailers and friends' trailers. They tell me to get an adapter and use the 4 hole plug which is ridiculous when I buy a new truck TO TOW WITH and it doesn't work with any trailers. And obviously all 6 trailers I have hooked it too cannot be messed up the same way, when they work with every other vehicle. What is wrong with the new 2014 wiring???

 

[TRCM]

Something is....make them fix it.

 

[Diller]

Do you have a multimeter? You should be able to test each pin to make sure you are getting power to the plug.

 

[Arth]

That or find another dealer.

 

[tjfdesmo]

There appears to be a "bad connection" at the dealership. Try a different dealer.

 

[terb]

I have had my 2014 2500 hooked to two different trailers and they both worked fine.

 

[jlb]

I am surprised you didn't test it yourself when the first trailer you hooked it up to didn't work...

Like stated above, check all the output pins, and that way when you take it to the dealer you can tell them EXACTLY what needs fixed. They are rarely good at problem solving on their own. I took mine in for a broken CV joint, and got in addition an ABS module, and an ABS pump... This being AFTER I already told them specifically what it was being brought in for.

 

[smiley]

I hate having to solve problem for the dealer.

 

[sicmadek]

Every factory 7 way plug is wired the same. Dodge uses different colored wires but the lights, brake, charge, etc are in the same place as any other factory wired truck.

 

[Batt4Christ]

I strongly suspect you have a wiring issue in the truck. Dealer probably didn't even check/test...