TM 9-2330-205-14&P
Section V. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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Explanation of Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizational Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Symptom Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL
The table in this section lists the common malfunctions that may be found during the operation or
maintenance of the trailer or components. Do the tests or inspections and corrective actions in the
order listed.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed, or is not corrected by the corrective action column, notify your
supervisor.
Trailer must be hooked to towing vehicle when performing electrical or brake tests.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
Malfunction. Visual or operational indication that something is wrong with your trailer.
Test/Inspection. Procedure used to isolate the problem to a system or a component.
Corrective Action. Procedure used to correct the problem.
SYMPTOM INDEX
This symptom index is provided as a quick way to get you to the troubleshooti ng procedure that will help
you solve the problem that you are having.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Brakes will not release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Weak or no brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Lamps dim or flickering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One or more lamps fail to light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
NOTE
Refer to the electrical schematic on page 1-8 when performing any electrical
troubleshooting.