Merritt GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Clearance lights, Turn signal, Stop light, Interior light, License Plate
not working:
1. Check for power at the front receptacle.
2. Check for burned out light
3. Check for unplugged wires, pigtails. Make sure connections are complete.
4. Check for power at the pigtail.
5. Check for corrosion. Corrosion may occur on wires, connections light bulbs, and the light.
6. Inspect all lights and connections not working for power. One light with no power could short
out entire system.
7. Trace wire on light with no power back to junction box. Check for pinches, bare or corroded
wires.
Dim Lights:
1. Check for power at the front receptacle. Make sure plug is fully plugged in.
2. Check all grounds. Make sure you have clean grounds.
3. Check for corrosion. Corrosion may occur on wires, connections light bulbs, and the light.
Only One Side Working:
1. Check for unplugged wires, pigtails. Make sure connections are complete.
2. Trace wire on light with no power back to junction box. Check for pinches, bare or corroded
wires.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Be sure all electrical connections are in a clean and dry location and all connections are
complete.
DO NOT cut into the system. Cutting any parts of the electrical system will void the
electrical warranty.
Be sure all electrical connections are greased properly for clean and secure
connections.