Trailer Wiring?
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Trailer Wiring?
Does anyone know what wire is what on the trailer wires for a 79 Ford? The wires in the kit and the ones on the original harness dont match. Any input, or should I try the towing section?
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Which kit are you talking about ?
Truck wiring is basic as is the trailer.
Is this a 6 wire system or a 4 wire system?
You can wire according to the "standard" way or special to your truck/trailer.
I was going to type out the wiring hook-up for you but
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Truck wiring is basic as is the trailer.
Is this a 6 wire system or a 4 wire system?
You can wire according to the "standard" way or special to your truck/trailer.
I was going to type out the wiring hook-up for you but
This was just posted ...post #10
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=502824
Last edited by Mil1ion; Jun 21, 2006 at 10:35 PM.
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Here is the standard wiring for trailer plugs.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Trailerwiring.jpg
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Trailerwiring.jpg
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I agree with Lxman, there is no need to cut and splice. Go to the parts store and get a kit that will plug into your taillight harness. Cutting and splicing opens a can of worms for future problems. I can't even count how many pickups I've had to rewire the rear because of someone cutting up the wiring for trailers - when it's not neccessary.
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Good point...
What's in your kit? It should have a T shaped connector the plugs into the taillight harness at the rear bumper.
Marty
What's in your kit? It should have a T shaped connector the plugs into the taillight harness at the rear bumper.
Marty
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