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05' Sierra 1500 trailer break lights

I'm having trouble with my trailer break lights working when the truck lights are on. With the truck lights are OFF all trailer signals, caution lights, and break light work. When the truck lights are ON the trailer running lights, signals, and caution lights work, but the break lights do not work. I also hooked the trailer up to a Honda and had the same problem. Thought it was the trailer wiring, but just redid the whole system and still have the same issues. Any suggestions?

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Try http://www.etrailer.com/faq-wiring.aspx. This should help. Make sure the lights and trailer are grounded. Especially with a tilt trailer. The tilt pins carry the ground. Run a ground strap from the frame to the bed.

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