2019 Western Star 4700 Wiring Issue

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Westernstar21, Oct 26, 2022.

  1. Westernstar21

    Westernstar21 Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys, was hoping to get a bit of help on a small wiring issue I am having.

    I have a 2019 Western Star 4700, the right turn signal shares a bulb with the marker light. The signal works fine, but the marker light doesn’t work. This is the problem for the light beside the headlight, and the bulb on the side of the fender. I’ve tried a few things to no success to get it to work. Marker lights on the rest of the truck work fine. Any ideas?
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Could be the end connector on the harness there that plugs into the back of the marker light might be bad. Same problem on my old freightliner, new connector fixed it.
     
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  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Check the plug where it plugs in. May have a broken wire inside the plug itself.. Sometimes a wire comes out of the pin that go into the plug if whoever worked on it before didnt crimp the wire onto the pin good enough
     
  5. NYStarcar

    NYStarcar Light Load Member

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    Are the wires that run from the frame to the hood next to the hinges in good shape? They have a habit of rubbing through the wiring loom.
     
  6. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    Learning how to use a multimeter has helped me countless times with diagnosing and repairing electrical issues. It sounds like you have a good ground since the signals on those lights work. I'm guessing that problem is where both wires that supply voltage to those markers are linked together. Check the connection there and follow the wire back until you start getting voltage.
     
  7. hillbillytrucker72

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    Yes check the plug they do come apart inside and will not let some or all lights work
     
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