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If you have a factory tow package on your 2001 Ford Explorer XLT then you will need the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118241. This will give you a 4-flat trailer connector and will plug into the OEM plug that is located underneath the vehicle in the rear.
- What is trailer tow with 4 pin connector wiring?
- What does a 7 pin wiring harness do?
- What is the auxiliary wire for trailer lights?
- Are all 7 pin trailer connectors wired the same?
- What is the color code for trailer wiring?
- What is the difference between a 4 way and 7-way trailer connector?
- What is the blue wire for on a 7 pin trailer plug?
- What color wire is the backup light?
- What is the standard trailer wiring?
- What is the black wire on a trailer?
- What color wire goes to trailer brakes?
What is trailer tow with 4 pin connector wiring?
What is difference between a 4 pin and 7 pin trailer connector? Expert Reply: A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground.
What does a 7 pin wiring harness do?
7-ways are some of the most common harnesses found on trailers. 7-ways provide the required running lights, turn signals, brake lights, and ground for the trailer. In addition, they provide three additional pins for a 12V hot lead, electric brakes, and reverse lights.
What is the auxiliary wire for trailer lights?
The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the trailer's tail and clearance lights.
Are all 7 pin trailer connectors wired the same?
Helpful Expert Reply: Yes, there is only one type of 7-way blade connector.
What is the color code for trailer wiring?
The four colors that make up your 4 wire trailer cable's color code are brown, green, yellow, and white. Each color in a 4 wire trailer wire has a specific function. Usually, if you screw up a trailer's wiring, you will end up with a blown fuse.
What is the difference between a 4 way and 7-way trailer connector?
The only real functional difference between them is that on part # 37185 the 4-pole trailer connector is located to the side of the 7-way, rather than under it as with # HM47180. Both adapters plug in at an existing 4-pole vehicle connector and re-format those lighting signals to the 7-way configuration.
What is the blue wire for on a 7 pin trailer plug?
It is an auxiliary wire typically used to connect the reverse lights from the tow vehicle to the reverse lockout solenoid located directly behind a surge brake actuator. When properly connected it allows you to disengage the trailer brakes in order to back the trailer up (without getting out of the vehicle).
What color wire is the backup light?
The reverse or backup light is usually white, which is mandatory in every part of the world. The wisdom behind this color might lie in the fact that it is easier to distinguish it from other components of the tail light. It also illuminates brighter, especially at night.
What is the standard trailer wiring?
Trailer Wiring Has 5-Wires White, Yellow, Green, Yellow/Brown, and Green/Brown On a 4-Way flat trailer wiring harness, white is the ground, brown is running lights, yellow is left turn signal and green is right turn signal. It sounds like your trailer has a wishbone harness.
What is the black wire on a trailer?
The black wire of the Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # HM20048 carries the 12 volt accessory circuit. This is the circuit that will typically power interior lights or charge a trailer's battery.
What color wire goes to trailer brakes?
The green wire is the right turn/brake, the yellow wire is the left turn/brake, the white wire is the ground, and the brown wire is the electric wire. It is best to wire by function as wire colors can vary.
