Trailer brake lights stuck on.

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  1. Diesel13230

    Diesel13230 Bobtail Member

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    So I followed glad hand lines and they go to that valve. There is no valve at the port but a small 1/4 orange line leading off. I followed it and it went up in the dash to a bank of sensors. I unplugged the sensor going to the orange line and the lights stayed on. Had 12V going to sensor. Tested continuity at the sensor and it was O.L and when I applied air there was no resistance. Sensor is good.
    What else can I check?

    I need a wiring diagram and maybe my freightliner dealer would be kind and give me one but would any of you have one you would be willing to send me?
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Swap the trailer brake light relay with another. The relays often stick
     
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  4. Diesel13230

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    So I followed the wiring for the trailer all the way up to almost behind the cab and when I disconnected it there the lights went off and I tested power there and found that I have 12 v going down the line to the trailer brake light wire. So I know that the truck (Or stray wire) in the front of the truck sending power back.
     
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    Swapped them and still the same issue.
     
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  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Do they stay on if you just pull the relay, or do they go out?
     
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    they go out
     
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    They are always on when key is on and I can feel the relay clicking when removing/installing it.
     
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  9. Big Road Skateboard

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    Then it's getting a signal from somewhere. Meaning everything from the relay to the trailer is most likely good. No lights on the truck, key on?
     
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  10. Diesel13230

    Diesel13230 Bobtail Member

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    correct, truck brake lights work fine.
     
  11. Diesel13230

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    Another thing is when I pull the relay the ABS valves on the trailer do a quick check and click a few times just on the trailer.
     
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