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Old 08-10-2015, 01:27 PM   #1
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Backup lights stay on

The backup lights on the trailer stay on even when the tow vehicle is turned off. Any ideas why?
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Old 08-10-2015, 01:30 PM   #2
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A little more input is needed!
Year and model would be nice
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Old 08-10-2015, 01:32 PM   #3
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Sorry. 1972 Argosy
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Old 08-10-2015, 01:58 PM   #4
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There is most likely a short somewhere. Look at the umbilical cable/ plug first, then trace it down the line. Should be a simple find.
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A mis wire or a connection from the back up light wire to 12 volts +. Since the Argosy year in question used the color code similar to the Airstreams of that era, I would guess someone has changed to a new tow vehicle plug and has the wires hooked up wrong due to color code changes from then to now.
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Atomic No13, When was an electrical fix, easy. I never remember that as the case, HA HA! THAT BEING SAID I AGREE ON THE SHORT. OPEN THE PLUG AT THE END OF THE UMBILICAL AND THAT MAY BE THE CULPRIT. FOR THE LIFE OF ME I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN OF THAT PLUG AND THE RECEPTACLE ON THE TOW VEHICLE. Excuse the caps (CAPS LOCK ON). Not enough room in there to not have a short!
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Thanks for your responses. I will pass it on to my husband.
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Old 08-11-2015, 06:23 AM   #8
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idroba- You were right. It was a color code change. Thanks.
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