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electrics

Posted: 12 Aug 2010, 11:45
by johnnyvespa
when i plug my trailer in to my van it blowes two fuses . the only light that work are my indicators.
i have put a tester on the plug on the back of van and when i put my brakes on or my side lights
on the right ones light up . as to my lite diagram . i put the trailer on to my mates car and
the trailer lights work fine . :?: :idea: :ok

Re: electrics

Posted: 12 Aug 2010, 12:09
by 1664
johnnyvespa wrote:I put the trailer on to my mates car and the trailer lights work fine
Not that I can help much but that does rather point the finger in the general direction of your van wiring. Have you used the trailer with the van before with no problem?

Re: electrics

Posted: 12 Aug 2010, 12:12
by johnnyvespa
no it is the first time :ok

Re: electrics

Posted: 12 Aug 2010, 12:14
by 1664
Which fuse are blowing?

Re: electrics

Posted: 13 Aug 2010, 14:00
by johnnyvespa
was the 10 amp . got that fixed now . but near side brake light is dim . what can that be .
with or with out the trailer . :?:

Re: electrics

Posted: 13 Aug 2010, 14:39
by 1664
bad earth? Think you might need an auto electrician...

Re: electrics

Posted: 13 Aug 2010, 15:32
by johnnyvespa
thanks . have to find one that understands vw . :!: