Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting?

Orgnoi1 · 04-06-2008, 05:11 AM

I have noticed when I switched over from Dodge to Chevy a few years ago we lost our internal trailer lighting... I noticed on the truck plug that it doesnt list a "hot lead" on it... any clues/suggestions on how to go about getting that problem fixed?

4extreme · 04-06-2008, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Orgnoi1

I have noticed when I switched over from Dodge to Chevy a few years ago we lost our internal trailer lighting... I noticed on the truck plug that it doesnt list a "hot lead" on it... any clues/suggestions on how to go about getting that problem fixed?

I got a 07 GMC and it does the same thing. I friend of mine said that I needed to add a fuse somewhere. He had to do the same thing to his 01-02, but he doesn`t remember where it was suppose to go, and I haven`t found out about it yet.

UltraLiteTriple · 04-06-2008, 10:59 AM

just did it on mine, under hood fuse box its a 40a fuse that goes in the stud #1 its the one to the far left, hope that helps
Rob

teeroy · 04-06-2008, 10:59 AM

same deal with my buddy's '08 Chevy we used this wknd, no power to the center wire to run interior trailer lights. my '06 GM has juice to light the trailer, not sure what the deal is.

rmk800 · 04-06-2008, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by UltraLiteTriple

just did it on mine, under hood fuse box its a 40a fuse that goes in the stud #1 its the one to the far left, hope that helps
Rob

this is true, the fuse is with the wiring harness for your brake controller that comes with the truck

4extreme · 04-06-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by UltraLiteTriple

just did it on mine, under hood fuse box its a 40a fuse that goes in the stud #1 its the one to the far left, hope that helps
Rob

Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just don`t listen or care.

polarice · 04-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by 4extreme

Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just dn`t listen or care.

common problem with people .....vehicles come with a nice little feature called owners manuals a wealth of information.... read them might be surprised what you learn

bergy · 04-06-2008, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by 4extreme

Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just don`t listen or care.

All Chevy trucks come this way. Under the hood take the cover off of the fuse pannel. If you are standing on the left side of the vehicle looking at the fuses there will be a red dummy plug in the top l/h corner (Stud #1 I believe) Remove this plug and install a 40A fuse. It is all in the owners manual.

4extreme · 04-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by bergy

All Chevy trucks come this way. Under the hood take the cover off of the fuse pannel. If you are standing on the left side of the vehicle looking at the fuses there will be a red dummy plug in the top l/h corner (Stud #1 I believe) Remove this plug and install a 40A fuse. It is all in the owners manual.

I found it. I thought this was a real fuse. Thats why I couldn`t find the place to put a fuse.

4extreme · 04-06-2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by polarice

common problem with people .....vehicles come with a nice little feature called owners manuals a wealth of information.... read them might be surprised what you learn

I read my manual from cover to cover and it said nothing about adding a fuse for an interior trailer light. I only ask for others help when I can`t figure it out for myself.

popeye · 04-06-2008, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by 4extreme

I read my manual from cover to cover and it said nothing about adding a fuse for an interior trailer light. I only ask for others help when I can`t figure it out for myself.

It should say trailer battery charge in the manual in the fuse section

4extreme · 04-06-2008, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by popeye

It should say trailer battery charge in the manual in the fuse section

I`ll have to look it over again,but I don`t remember anything about adding a fuse or where it add it.

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4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 553 Casino Cash: $4800 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by UltraLiteTriple just did it on mine, under hood fuse box its a 40a fuse that goes in the stud #1 its the one to the far left, hope that helps Rob Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just don`t listen or care. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

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polarice Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: calgary Posts: 361 Casino Cash: $317031 Thanks: 9 Thanked 34 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by 4extreme Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just dn`t listen or care. common problem with people .....vehicles come with a nice little feature called owners manuals a wealth of information.... read them might be surprised what you learn __________________ 02 600 edge 02 800 edge 07 mustang gt 07 f-150 aluma two place enlcosed aggassiz 14 ft v-nose work trailer ____________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________

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bergy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delia, Alberta Posts: 62 Casino Cash: $73534 Thanks: 27 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by 4extreme Any chance of getting a picture or two so I know what I`m looking for or at. And you know the funny thing is when I bought my truck I told the salesman that I want the trailer package because I was going to be hauling a 25' enclosed trailer at times. They just don`t listen or care. All Chevy trucks come this way. Under the hood take the cover off of the fuse pannel. If you are standing on the left side of the vehicle looking at the fuses there will be a red dummy plug in the top l/h corner (Stud #1 I believe) Remove this plug and install a 40A fuse. It is all in the owners manual.

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4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 553 Casino Cash: $4800 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by bergy All Chevy trucks come this way. Under the hood take the cover off of the fuse pannel. If you are standing on the left side of the vehicle looking at the fuses there will be a red dummy plug in the top l/h corner (Stud #1 I believe) Remove this plug and install a 40A fuse. It is all in the owners manual. I found it. I thought this was a real fuse. Thats why I couldn`t find the place to put a fuse. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

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4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 553 Casino Cash: $4800 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by polarice common problem with people .....vehicles come with a nice little feature called owners manuals a wealth of information.... read them might be surprised what you learn I read my manual from cover to cover and it said nothing about adding a fuse for an interior trailer light. I only ask for others help when I can`t figure it out for myself. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

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popeye Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vegreville Alberta Posts: 37 Casino Cash: $119422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by 4extreme I read my manual from cover to cover and it said nothing about adding a fuse for an interior trailer light. I only ask for others help when I can`t figure it out for myself. It should say trailer battery charge in the manual in the fuse section __________________ 03 900 mnt cat ported,162x16x2.5extreme,psi twins& v-force reeds 99 700 powder special 144"x2" (wifes) 07 750 Brute force 27x12x12 mud bugs dyna chip 01 Kawasaki Ultra 150 PCW 08 F350 CC DRW 02 F150 KR CC(wifes) 98 Cobra Convertible

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4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 553 Casino Cash: $4800 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Chevy Tow Vehicle - Trailer Internal Lighting? Originally Posted by popeye It should say trailer battery charge in the manual in the fuse section I`ll have to look it over again,but I don`t remember anything about adding a fuse or where it add it. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

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