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1986 Mazda B2000 boat trailer lights

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ricsfishin   +1y
Need info on hooking up lights to truck. I am using 4 pin I hook it all up and taillights and blinker works, but when I tie in brakes the brake and blinker lights come on together. I remember I had a 87 Mazda pickup and I'm thinking I had to buy a light adapter to make this work. I've tried and just can't get it to work I'm pretty good on this stuff but it's got me puzzled any help you have I would appreciate it!
Cusser   +1y
Correct: you need a converter. Trailer shares bulb for brake lights and turn signals, the Mazda truck (and many other vehicles) have separate bulbs for these. Contact etrailer.com https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C55304.html?feed=npn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlvvDtOuT2AIVF9RkCh2fuQWqEAQYASABEgLSW_D_BwE

For my '98 Frontier I was able to get a plug-in kit for such trailer hook up, included the converter.
ricsfishin   +1y
Thanks for the info!!
ricsfishin   +1y
Ok hooked up converter, taillights are only thing that will come on, no brakes or turn. Ground is working because taillights work great. I took light off trailer and hooked it straight to plug coming out of truck and still wont work! Losing my mind trying to figure this out!
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mazdatweaker_2   +1y
Is there a chance you are using "scotchlock" connectors to tie into the truck wiring harness? I have had really iffy performance out of them anytime I have tried to use them. If you have a test light, you should be able to ground it and stick the pointy end into the wires to see if they are getting electricity from the truck harness.
Cusser   +1y
I would never use those, even for a stereo connection; I've seen those in some kits. I always solder trailer or stereo wires.
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