Trailer Wiring

[Memphis]

Where and how do I properly splice into the wiring on my 1994 for trailer lights? Do they make a splice that will do that cleanly without a chance for corrosion? Thanks,Scott

 

[TimR]

AutoZone sells a plug-in connector harness, for under $20.

 

[Captain Ledd]

There is a connector on the drivers side behind the rear bumper. It'll be a single connector that plugs together and when you unplug it, the tail lights should stop working.

Any major chain store (I bought one a Meijers) or autoparts store, maybe even hardware/home improvement stores will have them too. But it just plugs inline with that connector and converts everything to a 4-pin trailer plug.

Hopefully this pic allows being linked:

Kinda like this

Though they do sell them with a long wire harness going directly from the converter box.




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[Memphis]

I like that! Much cleaner than the splicing I was going to do!

 

[disciplerocks]

Posting in the correct section would probably help out more, but I think they pretty much covered it.

 

[Colin]

Reese also makes a t-connector like the one posted above

 

[RangerSVT]

They also have em at Walmart
SVT

 

[CHKNFKR]

anyone had experience with these causing blinkers to flash abnormally when no trailer is plugged in? My fullsize blinks rapidly as if a blinker were out (none are, i've checked) unless i either take the T out, hook up a trailer and plug everything in.

 

[RangerSVT]

You may have to swap out your flasher to an HD or electronic unit. The adapter may be taking away the load of the downstream lights...
SVT

 

[CHKNFKR]

fwiw its just the turns, when i put on my 4 ways, they flash normal speed....

 

[RangerSVT]

The 4 ways have a larger load (4 bulbs VS 2 for turn), and I don't think the hazard circuit has the fast-flash flasher in it....
SVT

 

[CHKNFKR]

thanks svt! I'm too stubborn to actually buy a manual for the truck so i've just been putting up with the double flashing, then when it starts to piss me off i pull the T out. next thing i know someone wants me to move something for them and back in it goes.

 

[RangerSVT]

No prob, electrical can be troublesome and frustrating, but it just happens to be one of my strong areas...
SVT

 

[CHKNFKR]

well, while we're here, where do i find an appropriate flasher? I checked out rock auto, they've got an ac delco brand but i'm pretty sure its just a factory replacement.

*nvm, it seems the O'Reillys down the road has them in bulk

 

[Rose2300]

sorry to thread jack, but i was wondering out how to wire my pickup for trailers if it didnt originally come with the tow package??