Neverending trailer lights battle...

[OKWAKEBDR]

I have an '05 210 TE on a Dorsey double axle trailer w/swing away tongue. Until recently, everything has been fine, however...suddenly, all my port side trailer lights are out. The boat has been pulled by a couple different trucks, so I know it's not the truck's problem. I've got a 150 mile trip planned this weekend which will take me right by the Nautique dealer I purchased the boat from, but I'd like to get it fixed before the trip if possible. Any ideas?

[dawnpatrol206]

Sounds like the connection for the port side lights ( I assume parking / running) has failed. Check the wire at the trailer plug, it may have come loose from the connector. You can also verify with a 12 volt test light at each marker light by grounding the test light and piercing the wire to the light to verify 12 volts. Do your turn / brake light work on the port side???

[Onthewater]

I would definitely check the connector, maybe put a new one on and also check the wires for breaks, how long has this been going on?

[DavidF]

You might trying checking the light bulbs. Check for evidence of water entering the light assembly. A bit of water on a hot bulb will pop them.

[OKWAKEBDR]

Yeah...sorry, I should have mentioned...it is only the running lights on the port side...the brake lights are fine. Had the problem for a couple of weeks now, and I'm just not really sure where to look. The yellow running lights on the side of the trailer (port side) are out also. I doubt it is just a blown bulb because the whole side is out. I'll check those ideas though. Thanks a lot.

[dawnpatrol206]

Since that is the case and if the starboard running lights are operational try to find where the yellow wire splits to each side of the trailer. When you find the split check this connection with a 12 volt test light while plugged into the tow vehicle and with the running lights on. Chances are there will be the poor connection.

You can also call Dorsey (ask for Steve)and ask them how they ran the trailer wiring on your trailer to find out where the running light circuit splits to each side of the trailer.

http://www.trailersbydorsey.com/

Hope this helps!!!!!