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Old 09-06-2014, 10:19 PM   #1
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Flickering tail lights
Brand new AS owner - 2014 International 19' Signature. Hooked up my new Hensley Cub today and am ready to tow for the first time. My TV is a 2014 MB ML350. I noticed tonite my tail lights flicker when plugged into my TV. Anybody know what's up with that? How do I fix it?


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This is a known problem with German SUVs used for towing, and has to do with the lower voltage of the trailer's LED running lights/tail lights. My BMW does the same thing. You can have your Airstream service dept wire a resistor into the light wiring, or buy one of these plugs:
http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Tow-Ready/20142.html


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Ordered the part from eTrailer. Thank you so much!


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