Light harness for towing
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Light harness for towing
I have purchased the FORD light harness for my 2001 Explorer. My SUV did not come with the tow package.
I just bought a new trailer, all the lights work except the running lights. I had this issue with my boat trailer too.
Is this common with the 4 flat trailer wiring? I heard you may need a convertor or something?
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Matt
I just bought a new trailer, all the lights work except the running lights. I had this issue with my boat trailer too.
Is this common with the 4 flat trailer wiring? I heard you may need a convertor or something?
Thanks
Matt
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Just wire the thing for 6 or 7 pin connectors. If you have 7 pin trailer wiring, you can adapt to any other electrical hookup, and everything works as it should. But with 4 pin, you are stuck with right blinkers, left blinker, running lights, and ground. 7 pin is so much better.
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Make sure you have the ground connected on both sides. Very important. here is a simple diagram how to do the wiring...
http://www.rverscorner.com/wiring/4pole.html
http://www.rverscorner.com/wiring/4pole.html
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The wire is 4 flat. I called the trailer manufactorer and they seem to think that is an issue with the Brown wire from my truck. I looked at the connection and there is some corrosion in there. i will attempt to clean it or just purchase a new end for it and take better care of it.
Thanks for the input, i will keep you posted.
Matt
Thanks for the input, i will keep you posted.
Matt
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