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    Posted: 20 May 2017 at 9:13am
Thanks for all the feedback. I did check the wiring to the light and it all looks secure. I need to check the voltage when I get home. (Camping now and don't have a meter on me). Can the light itself be bad even though the running lights are working?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 May 2017 at 10:32am
Led's are different in that they have a small circuit board and there may be an issue with the board, connections, or the wiring to the fixture. These lights are not like the old school lights that had a bulb with 2 elements, 1 for running lights and 1 for turn/stop.
I believe When the running lights are on the tail ight is full on, and when the blinkers or stops are applied it doubles in brightness. (now i have to go check it).
1st test for me would be to check the voltage at the light with the blinks on. 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 May 2017 at 12:24pm
Originally posted by mcarter

Sorry, one other point. If it is shorted it would effect the performance of the TV taillight too, same circuit.
That might depend on the TV. If the TV ran the trailer as a separate circuit, the TV/TT lights could be completely independent from each other.
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