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    Sep 2, 2007, 07:29 PM
    Finding wires/switches for outdoor lighting fixtures
    I have these two outdoor lights on the front of my trailer, they didn't work so I put in new fixtures and they still don't work, I was wondering if there was any way to trace the wires to a switch that I might not be finding or to figure out where they go and why they are not working, I have tried to look up wiring diagrams to see if that would help me but no luck with that. If anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance for any help.
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    Sep 2, 2007, 07:36 PM
    Did you test for power at the lights? Have you checked the breaker box to see if it may be tripped? Don't understand what you mean about not finding the switch. Is there on to turn on oand off now?
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    Sep 2, 2007, 08:24 PM
    Yes we tested for power at the lights and there was no power. We have checked the breaker boxes and they are fine. And what I meant about the lights was that we have a total of three outdoor light fixture one by the door and two in the front of the mobile home and the two in the front don't work but the one by the door does, most of the people that we have talked to says that there is usually two switches for lights like that outside and we haven't found any other switches to operate the other two lights and we couldn't find where the wires went either. Once again thanks for your help. :)
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    Sep 2, 2007, 08:35 PM
    Is their equipment for tracing wires? The answer is yes. Tempo - Product Detail Page

    Is an example.

    But, if the trailer is metal inside and out, forget it. Another possibility is that they can be controlled by a photosensor somewhere.

    Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the trailer to get a "service manual" or wiring diagram or just ask them?
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    Sep 2, 2007, 09:04 PM
    We are pretty sure there is no photosensor anywhere. I did try looking up the manufacturer which is holly park but didn't have any luck with finding anything on 1973 holly park mobile homes/trailers.
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    Sep 2, 2007, 09:32 PM
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    Holly Park

    Indiana Building Systems : Manufacturer of Single and Multi-Family Modular Homes Serving the Midwest United States

    Search Results for Indiana Building Systems Style Series Modular Homes

    HOLLY PARK INC.
    51700 LOVEJOY DRIVE
    MIDDLEBURY, IN 46540
    (219)825-3700
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    Sep 2, 2007, 09:47 PM
    Thank you I will check it out
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