I just put a hitch on my '98. It's a Frankensplorer that I bought from a salvager. They put a driver's door and rear hatch off an earlier model on it, which resulted in NO place to mount the license plate- bumper was made to go with a hatch-mounted plate, hatch went with a bumper-mounted plate. I'm assuming the bumper is supposed to be like it is (no license plate mount), right?
So here's my problem. I need a plug for trailer lights, and the only thing I saw to plug in to was a capped plug hanging down below the left taillight. I got on Alldata and it showed a harness that should plug in to that plug, and go all the way across to the right side, but it was showing a bumper with the license plate and lights on it, hence my confusion- although Alldata is wrong about such things all the time.
I wouldn't have much trouble taking the taillight out, wiring into that harness and adding a plug, but I really don't have the time if there's an easier route. Is there another plug I'm missing somewhere? Is there a harness I an buy somewhere (besides the dealer, if possible)?
I appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks,
Steve.

 

If that connector has a cap like a big red nipple, it should be for a 4-pole trailer electrical harness; you can check it with a test light/meter while someone operates the brakes/turn signals/parking lights. If it works, you can get a harness at www.trailerwiring.com (#40915).

Steve

 

The harness that your looking for is a common part. You should be able to eyeball one at a local parts house or try the nearest RV parts house.