1997 Explorer. I have no power going into my trailer lights.

[mack7633]

Have no power to the right side trailer lites. Left side fine.
Checked plug behind the left side tail lite & no power there. Swapped out relays in aux relay box. Still no power. Am I missing any fuse? Can't see a blown one. Are there more relays other than in aux box?
Thanks,
Mack7633

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the towing section.

 

[97xlt4.0]

I had a similar problem this spring with my '97. There's a fuse in the underhood fusebox for the trailer wiring, and I actually had to replace mine twice to get a good one.

 

[mack7633]

Thanks, checked the fuse & it is OK
Can someone tell me where Aux relay box #1 & #4 are located?

 

[97xlt4.0]

If you look next to your battery, tucked up against the fender is a relay box, and I think that one will have the relay you're looking for. FWIW, I wound up going through 2 fuses, though the second time I replaced it, the fuse I took out didnt look blown. Checking the relays can't hurt, though

 

[mack7633]

Thanks again, I will try another fuse tomorrow. I have lights on left side of trailer. That is reason I think fuse is OK. I do have some extras so will try one. Also have some relays & will try them.

 

[Yamahauler]

On my 2005 Ranger 4X4, there are separate fuse for truck turn signals and trailer turn signals. The trailer signal fuse is under the hood and the vehicle fuse is behind a kick panel near the floor on the passenger side. Please remember to use the correct size fuses. I was surprised to discover a 6.5 amp fuse. For about 30 bucks, I bought a selection of fuses that cover the range of what the truck may need. I keep them in the truck.

 

[mack7633]

Many thanks for the help. I checked relays, fuses & wires & did not find the problem. I don't pull anything very often then only around town. I made an adapter that ties the right lights to the left. Now I have running lights & brake lights. Only thing missising is right turn & the light on the Explorer is easily seen as trailer is low. I will live with this set up for the present.
Again many thenks for the help.
Mack

 

[Joe Dirt]

Is your truck using the factory single plug in:

and single included factory harness:

Or this aftermarket unneeded mess that plugs into both taillights:

 

[mack7633]

Factory single plugin. Checked & no power to right turn. Even checked the plug behind the left tail light. No power to right turn there. My next step when I decide to look further is in the area where the jack is stored & a multitude of wires reside.
Thanks,
Mack