Trailer Light Connections

[k4tmc]

Thanks for the responses.

Looks like I need to provide more details. The previous owner had already installed Tone's hitch and wiring adapter. However, there is something wrong - not enough voltage arriving at the trailer connector. I have confirmed that the correct wires have the right signals, but there is only around 7-9 volts, which is not enough to get the trailer lights on.

To avoid disassembling the rear bumper clading, to get to all of the wiring, I was just going to go back inside the rear light housings and make some new connections and bring the wires inside the rear storage area. Then, when needed, I could let them hang out through the door gasket. Not pretty - but functional.

Henry

[Ldub]

I'm pretty far from being any kind of expert when it comes to wiring...or anything else for that matter...but it sounds like your current "black box" may be malfunctioning.
If you do as you say, & snip the wires to the existing trailer wiring harness & install a new one, this theory could be proven, one way or the other.

Also, it could be as simple as corroded connections on the one that's there. Maybe a poor ground connection?

[circmand]

I am new here but have owned a 2001 Proton from new. I always wanted the ability to use a trailer but the Owners Manual says the VX is not designed for Trailer use. Am I missing something. Any photos or spec on what people are hauling and weight limits? Where is Tone located and where is St Charles Isuzu they sound like good resources.

[tom4bren]

I'd agree with what's already been said: check the original connections, if they were just pigtailed & taped then you could lose significant voltage across the corrosion - or the black box could be bad (I've experienced both). When you install a new one, remove the old because it could still drag down the voltage if it's bad.

Always, always solder your connections. It's a pain but worth the effort just for the reason you are experiencing now.

I tow a twin pack of SeaDoos with mine and it does great (but then I also tow the SeaDoos with an Eclipse and it does fine so maybe my set up isn't worth mentioning). I'll be towing a utility trailer with a Dingo in it tomorrow. If I run into any problems I'll post.

A lot will depend on what you are towing, not just the gross weight. Trailer length, width & load distrobution will all play important rolls in how it handles.

[Ldub]

I am new here but have owned a 2001 Proton from new. I always wanted the ability to use a trailer but the Owners Manual says the VX is not designed for Trailer use. Am I missing something. Any photos or spec on what people are hauling and weight limits? Where is Tone located and where is St Charles Isuzu they sound like good resources.

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St.Charles IL., I think...

Tone is in Austin, TX

[tom4bren]

Didn't tow the utility trailer with the Dingo - they messed up on my reservation. Reserved it for a couple of weeks out so I'll let you know.

[Solitude]

I had a hitch installed and the wiring done at U-haul. now.. the cruise shuts off if I use my turn signal and when its raining the left turn signal stays on.. so much for the mythical black box

[etlsport]

yea spike had his done at u-haul too.. and we have had a crazy time figuring out whats going on with his lights... when he uses his 4 ways the 3rd brake light flashes... and when his brake lights are on his turn signals work like normal, but when the brake lights are off the tail lights flash with the turn signals and the turn signal conversion for the side markers doesn't work at all