04 387 side lights not workin on truck and trailer any help can't find a fuse for it

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  1. Gator387

    Gator387 Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys and gals , I have a 2004 387 , my side lights are not working on the truck and trailer , I've been trying to locate a fuse for it but no luck yet I, hoping you guys can help , thanks
     
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  3. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Most likely you have a short in your Tractor wiring, there isn't a specific fuse just for the side lights. There are separate fuses for Tractor Marker Lights and Trailer Marker Lights.

    If a specific section of your lights are working, but another section isn't working, it's usually a short in the wiring somewhere.

    Since some of your Marker Lights are working, you can rule out the possibility that you have a bad fuse.
     
  4. Gator387

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    Any any recommendations on how to trace a short and where should I start looking at
     
  5. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Do all of your Tractor lights not work when the Electrical Cord is disconnected from your Trailer or does it happen when it's plugged in also?
     
  6. Gator387

    Gator387 Bobtail Member

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    I just check it , umpluged the electrical cord on the trailer but ,y side lights still won't turn on on my tractor
     
  7. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Then you have a short in your Tractor, most of the newer model trucks have what they call a LCM (Light Control Module). If some of your lights stop working and it also affects the Trailer, most likely you need to replace the LCM. I would call a Peterbilt Dealer and ask them if your truck is equipped with one.
     
  8. Gator387

    Gator387 Bobtail Member

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    Just called the dealer they got no idea what that is
     
  9. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    In that case you need to start tracing where the bad wire is starting from the point where you know the wiring harness for your lights has power and go from there. You will need a Test Light Probe.
     
  10. Gator387

    Gator387 Bobtail Member

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    Kool thanks I'll get on it
     
  11. Gator387

    Gator387 Bobtail Member

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    I got it fix , there is a fuse box in the engine bay , in front of the firewall passenger side , it has a big fuse size 30 I replace it with a 40
     
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