Truck Driving - How To Fix Simple Problems Like Trailer Lights

Being a truck driver isn't just about driving trucks. Sometimes you are going to have to do other things other than driving that are related to your trucking job.
One of those things is trying to diagonize the problem on your truck or trailer to see if you can fix it rather than calling your dispatcher or mechanic shop.
In this video, Moses from driversuccess.com shows how you may be able to diagonize and fix a trailer light problem.
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[@blacksnugs]

Big thank you for this video! I've been driving for over ten years now and got pulled over on Christmas eve for my trailer tail lights not working. After wiggling the pig tail electrical cord to no avail I figured the cord was bad and picked up a new one at the truck stop up the road which cost $80.oo and the new cord didn't fix the problem! I clicked on this video in search of what to do and thank goodness! The video showed how to check the fuse for the trailer and sure enough it was a blown 20amp causing the problem which I fixed for only $2.99! Wish I had watched the video first! We need more videos like this! Many thanks! I'll be heading home for Christmas now!

[@driversuccess]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones

[@jpa4860]

Beautiful opening as a new trucker sometimes the veterans assume you should know everything bro im a rookie

[@bigtextrucker1825]

A few of those chassy trailers I had to use zip ties around the pigtail & chassy plug to create a good connection. I have ran across the pigtail ground comming out and having to place it back & tighten it down. Great info Moses! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@mohamedebrahim6086]

Thank you! It was really very helpful. This is probably one of the best video I ever seen.

[@mj32202]

Thanks for the tips. Changing lights on jb hunt trailers can be a pain in the butt sometimes.

[@rhetleonard2968]

With understanding how things work, easy to repair. Thank you good man!

[@ralpharana4564]

Thank you Sir I was able to fix my break lights it was just a fuse is true sometimes we forget to check simple things keep with the great videos 👍👍👍

[@madeintexas1213]

Thanks man I know when I first started a lot of older drivers are hesitant to show a younger driver anything because they think we should already know it. Even till this day anytime I'm looking at my truck at a truck stop it's always the younger drivers who are asking if I need help or anything like that.

[@abdallasaid1232]

Thank you bro for that information it really happened to me

[@rafaelfeliz9961]

Excellent presentation!!! Very helpful. This channel is a must for new truckers. They showed the fusses but didn't teach how to replace them... They showed the electric connection but didn't show to widen the prongs to get contact.... Go one by one ...you will see the incomplete Ed. A trucker receives. Your channel is a light in the darkness.

[@driversuccess]

Thank you for your kind words

[@saintserg9571]

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated.

[@yosmelyvadillo2024]

Thank you for show to the new drivers how to fix simples problems

[@ajmalsultani4209]

Thank you , I had similar problem. And your video solved it

[@bahatibonheur5863]

Thanks for the vidio . I just had same problem and fixed it using your tips . Thanks 🙏

[@fun782house]

down to earth guy giving good instruction ! thanks

[@yvalleyj0]

Soooo helpful. Thank you so much!

[@JGTheDon]

Thank you 🙏 this video really helped me out.

[@rajankhehra9611]

Thanks brother , cleaning pins helped me out

[@we-steamcarpetcleaners1114]

great video!! very helpful

[@evanskoech9120]

Very wise teachings from the master himself.i appreciate

[@dieseldan4605]

Nice video I am sure you helped someone.

[@erlindapineda8831]

Thank you for sharing it

[@vasilije8889]

Thank you sir I just put a piece of paper and it work. God blessed you

[@driversuccess]

Vasilijie Sekularac I’m glad it helped.

[@exclamationthoughts5734]

This is gold good video

[@zakhajj5518]

Thank you morio helped a lot

[@23410b]

Thanks for sharing you really help me Sir....

[@homerorodriguez905]

You save my Day sir thanks a lot

[@taylorboydjr.4995]

Thank you that was helpful 👍🏾

[@bobbyngum4168]

Thanks for the information learn some thing new.

[@6550-w9u]

Very helpful ….nice human being

[@whitetiger8652]

Nice job!

[@KLINT071]

Thanks brother it worked for me ! You are da man !

[@driversuccess]

H D I’m glad it helped

[@benabraham9995]

Thanks bro. Yes it helps

[@kingcobraredsea5722]

Nice job bro thanks

[@amansaab6749]

very helpful thankyou sir

[@Mrbiggntall]

Thank you Brother!

[@n2dabloo]

Thank you sir!

[@sukhdeepsingh4527]

I just fixed after watching you thanks

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Thanks brotha!

[@loveandlight_]

Thank you!

[@Ocity-Kane1881]

Thank you

[@CrashRebootL3]

thank you sir.

[@carlogambino8594]

Thank you for info

[@driversuccess]

My pleasure

[@jpmowa]

Thank you my broda, for showing the wey.

[@mehrankhan482]

Just fixed my marker lamps after watching your video. Fuse was out for the marker lights. Thanks.

[@texasscratchking4568]

Thanks mined turned out to be a fuse in cab "international truck 2019 i just pushed every button Lol and looked back and lights were on. Thanks Bro i subbed. 8:46

[@ahmedyusuf2155]

Thanks it work

[@alwaysinmotion1]

Also make sure the contacts are clean, just spray some wd 40 in the plug, get a brush and clean it, will make a big difference in the operation of the trailer lights, from dim or not working to working 100%. Just had that issue. After cleaning, all started working.

[@hope758]

Thank you so much you so nice 👌

[@mustafelmi4594]

Thanks

[@etvp2000]

You’re great 👍

[@paolozanconato3665]

Very good man

[@driversuccess]

Paolo Zanconato thank you!

[@dustym.111]

I know my lights started flickering off then on last night while up in Buffalo, New York, given I haven driven through alot of snow/ice & road salt.. when I go home I usually drop my trailer so my power cord is exposed because the housing where the power cord goes broke. So I imagined that salt got into my plug.... all I did was try to blow any debris out of the plug & I put fresh 5th wheel geese in the plug. It worked like a charm & it stayed working

[@TheTruthseeker707]

Thanks and God bless.

[@driversuccess]

God bless you too

[@sharafahmed1608]

thanks 😘

[@64mrbigdaddy]

I also carry zip ties and also a little round brush to clear female acceptor plug some time just gunk or dirt in there..also they sell extenders for the posts on the male side

[@StraitWay1]

Thank you just fix this issue

[@ticonice1745]

Also, keep the sockets clean in the truck section and trailer section, too much dirt builds up. I use electrican cleaner or brake pad cleaner.

[@josecarbajal1164]

Great vid

[@driversuccess]

Thank you Jose

[@MacGyver2154]

Great tips. I use a pocket knife to spread the prongs. I purchased a plug in light tester from the truck supply. It was about $50 but when the wheels ain't turnin I ain't earnin.

[@MacGyver2154]

Dielectric Grease

[@driversuccess]

I think I need to get that too

[@MacGyver2154]

Well I might not be doing J.B. long story.......

[@driversuccess]

Scott Harvey what happened?

[@MacGyver2154]

I will send email

[@brianschneider7033]

Thank you Driver success! You just saved me lol. I feel like a dumbass! One side was not plugged in because I hit a u-turn too hard in the yard and everything came apart 😂

[@brianschneider7033]

You gained a new subscriber. You seem wise and the way you explain things is very comprehensive!

[@72550031]

Sometimes flip the electric line around if the lights are not working completely it’s happened a couple time n has saved me time n effort

[@glennaldmancao8621]

Sir where can i locate the source power of the 7way,,,my trailer does not light up anymore,,,omly reverse light

[@Dee-ti3hu]

Hello my clearance lights working and tail lights not. Signal works....Trailer lights works for a while then it might go out then come on . This happens maybe 30min to a hr sometimed

[@rkbeautifulviews2016]

That happened to me today, police stop me that my tail light 💡 was not working, and when I shake the power cord, it’s start work, but a few miles later again stop work and my check light come on also, So it was stop working every few miles. Then I tied the cord to the Trailer and start work.

[@jgrad047]

Left signal won't flash at all in trailer when my flashers are on left. Won't work my left signal won't work. Tryed new relays fuses are not burnt I tryed also new electric cord still no luck

[@driversuccess]

But the light/bulb works?

[@l.m.4life71]

My trailer brake lights are staying on is that the same process that I should take in this video?

[@driversuccess]

That sounds like a different problem. It mat still be with the plugin and pins but may require a mechanic looking into it

[@TheBLACKMQQN]

Thank you sir. Where do I send the check.

[@driversuccess]

😁😂😂😁

[@ridahoummayda5907]

Anyone can help me to replace the nosebox trailer

[@wordTwoWise]

For the F8 fuse (that is bigger and different than the standard fuse), should I just take it out and put it back in the reset it (the same used one back in)?

[@driversuccess]

Try and see what happens

[@wordTwoWise]

@@driversuccess thanks I'll give it a try for sure next time I experience this issue. I do drop and hook and maybe 1/10 trailers has the same passenger blinker is out (by all passenger running lights are fine). And when the yard jockey tries their tractor it works fine. I ended up replacing my electric line twice and it works fine and the issue comes up randomly on trailers. Just don't want a ticket... Any suggestions pls?

[@driversuccess]

@@wordTwoWise the only advise I would have given you is to get another electrical code but you have already tried that so I don’t know what the issue is.

[@wordTwoWise]

@@driversuccess okay thanks. Have a great day!!

[@driversuccess]

@@wordTwoWise you too

[@BobirJon369]

Can you tell me please the fuses code of top back 3 clearance lights

[@driversuccess]

What exactly do you mean? I don’t get the question....fuses code?

[@308san]

it will be a 30 amp fuse left side

[@everetthayes6972]

What should I check if the brakes lights don’t illuminate?

[@driversuccess]

Maybe your fuse

[@vicpetrishak1077]

Remove light cord and dip cord ends into fuel tank to lubricate

[@saymoremccalman4974]

What about the relays?

[@driversuccess]

Saymore Mccalman I’ve never had to change a relay so I’m not sure when you really need to change them

[@aiming2shoot]

I just use a seal

[@rocknrolloutlaw6113]

Wiggle it.....just a little bit......

[@amparomorales232]

This is old idea Okay brother

[@308san]

I am a roadside tech and this is a great video. but most new drivers are lazy and would rather have the company they work for foot the bill of $200 or more for a loose pigtail or fuse rather than fix it them self.

[@lrodriguez9315]

nigerian accent is killing me

[@driversuccess]

It's not Nigerian sir so don't die

[@lrodriguez9315]

Moses Kangave tootsie ur still a good man keep up the good work

[@n2dabloo]

@@driversuccess I also thought Nigerian. Where are you from originally? I've been to 14 African countries :)

[@driversuccess]

n2dabloo lol...I’m from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@n2dabloo]

@@driversuccess okay. I like your accent and love your video. I subscribed. You really are knowledgeable.

[@corneliuiftode1317]

Thank you sir!

[@alymbekavazbekov4191]

Thank you

[@shallowsidecinema]

Thanks