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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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What colors do what?

I'm trying to re-wire a seven pin trailer plug bacvk in my 2001 f-350 and can't remember what wire does what. I've got the signals(green & yellow), trail(brown), and ground(white), and I think the electric brakes(blue), but I want to hook them all up right away so I need them all. I think I have a red one and a black one left.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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7 Way RV Plug & Receptacle Wiring Diagram pictures from trucks photos on webshots
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Here is another set of diagrams. Not all trailers follow the same standard so you might have to do some testing to find out what wires are what for sure.

Trailer Wiring Diagrams | etrailer.com
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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does it not have labels on the plug itself?

Red and Black are just 12v Aux wires, and purple is Reverse.
 
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