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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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I just found out that the plug in adapter is not working. I don't have brake lights or right turn lights. I've already cut it out and spliced the wires directly to the plug that clips in the wire loom (minus the converter "box"). My question is, which wire(s) do I splice the brake light in? Right now I have it spliced in with the brown wire (running lights). Is this right?
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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You have to use the converter box, or add two more lights on the trailer for turn signals.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
You have to use the converter box, or add two more lights on the trailer for turn signals.
Yep. This is the right answer.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks guys. I learned that the hard way. I went ahead and bought a universal one from auto zone.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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U got a pic or part # for the one you bought?
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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No I do not. I can probably get a pic sometime tomorrow. Since I already had the plug in harness, I was able to buy and use the universal one with no problems. The wires were already there and just needed to be spliced together. It was $12 or $13 dollars vs the $35 for the vehicle specific version.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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I was lookin at etrailers set up. Looked sweet and easy. Can u tell me what wires hook where. Would love to spend $10 instead of $30.
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