2002 Toyota Highlander Accessories

2002 Toyota Highlander Questions and Answers

Trailer Lights Come On But Brake and Turn Signals Do Not Work Using 4-Flat with 5-Flat Connector
You are correct in assuming that the light functions on the trailer should work when connecting the 4-flat connector from your 2002 Toyota Highlander to the 5-flat connector on your trailer as long as everything is wired correctly. If you are saying that the trailer lights come on when you plug the trailer connector to the vehicle connector and the brake or turn signals do not work, then it sounds like something is not wired correctly. I suggest using a circuit tester like part # 3808 to
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Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Recommendations for a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 2 Inch Hitch
In order to determine if the Curt carrier, # C18145, or any carrier will fit your 2002 Toyota Highlander, you will need to take one important measurement. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on the hitch out to the distance required to clear the rear of the vehicle. If that distance is less than 6 inches, the Curt carrier will fit. The carrier that is the same size that has the most clearance is actually a folding carrier, # 6502. When in the down position it measures 13 inches from
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Installation Instructions for Tow Ready Connector # 118245 and # ETBC7 on a 2002 Toyota Highlander
As long as you follow the installation instructions for the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118245 and the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit # ETBC7 everything will be powered correctly and will work fine. I attached installation instructions for both products as well as an installation video for the # ETBC7.
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Trailer Wiring Harness for 2002 Toyota Highlander
The Plug-N-Tow wiring harness you mentioned, part # 33425 is indeed the correct harness for your 2002 Highlander. The harness is pretty easy to install, using existing connectors located behind the tail light assemblies with an additional wire that is ran to the positive battery terminal. Assuming that you already have a drawbar like part # 2923 for a 2 inch receiver or # 36051 for a 1-1/4 inch receiver and the appropriate trailer ball for your trailer, you are good to go.
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Will a Rola TX-103 3 Bike Carrier, part # 59403, Fit my 2002 Toyta Highlander
Yes, this Rola TX-103 3 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Hitches, part # 59403, will fit your 2002 Toyota Highlander. I went out and measured our floor model Rola TX-103, # 59403, and they are 36 inches from the bottom of the stinger to the top of the arms that the frame of your bike would mount to. The shipping weight is 28 lbs, so it will weigh a few pounds less than that once the packaging has been removed.
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Will Thule Sidekick Cargo Carrier, # TH682, Fit On A 2002 Toyota Highlander With Factory Roof Rack
If you have two crossbars that go from passenger side to drivers side on your 2002 Toyota Highlander factory roof rack, and the dimension between them (front to back) is from 23-5/8 inches to 32-1/16 inches then the Thule Sidekick Roof Cargo Carrier, # TH682, will fit. If you have the raised rails, that run from front to back and no crossbars, then you can use the Thule Crossroad Kit, # TH45058. This kit will attach to your vehicles raised side rails and give you the crossbars that the roof c
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Where Do the Wires in the Brake Away Switch Connect on a Trailer
You will splice one wire of the Break-Away Switch to the electric brake wire coming from the trailer side connector. The other wire on the switch connects to the break away box. It should not matter which wire is used for which function. I have included instructions for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099, that will help you to wire the break away switch and the rest of a brake away kit. The referenced kit has a charger, if your break away system does not have a
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How Do I Know If My 2002 Toyota Highlander Has The Tow Package
If your vehicle has a functional factory tow package there will be a connector at the rear of the vehicle behind the rear bumper. This connector could possibly be inside a black box that is mounted under the vehicle. If the connector is present you will need to test it with a circuit tester, item # 3808 if you need one, to make sure it has stop, turn and taillight functions. If the factory tow package connector is not present or the wiring is not functional to the connector, you will need to
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Comparision of Wiring Harness 33425 and 118413 for a 2002 Toyota Highlander
You basically answered your own question. The more expensive 33425 wiring harness has circuit protection and is powered so that you can tow trailers with more lighting. You will need to run a wire to the battery from the converter box to use this connector. The 118413 will work fine if you are towing trailers with just one set of lights at the back and no extra lighting. However, it will not protect the vehicle and converter from shorts at the trailer. Both kits come with instructions and
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