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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

Part Number: C45FV
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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT custom fit vehicle wiring part number C45FV or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector. Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring reviews from real customers.
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C45FV

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Works with your vehicle's wiring
  • Tow Without Factory Prep: 4-flat connector powers trailer lights for safe towing.
  • Plug-and-Play Install: T-connector plugs behind tail lights with no wire cutting.
  • Protects Vehicle Wiring: Powered converter draws from battery to prevent circuit damage.
  • Brake Controller Ready: Can pair with ETBC7 kit to add a 7-way and brake control.
  • No ECU Programming Needed: Works right away without flashing or reprogramming.

Features to know about

Installs Without Splicing: Plug-In T-Connector

Wiring a trailer can be a headache if you have to cut into your vehicle’s wiring, but this harness avoids all that. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector plugs directly into the tail light connectors for a clean, straightforward install. No cutting, no guesswork—just connect it and you’re set up with a working 4-flat trailer plug.

Protects Vehicle Circuits: Powered Converter Module

This harness includes a powered converter that draws power directly from the vehicle battery instead of the factory light circuits. That means even if your trailer wiring shorts out, your vehicle’s lights stay protected. The included power wire must run up to the battery for proper circuit protection, keeping your setup safe and reliable over time.

Ready for Basic Trailer Lighting: 4-Flat Connector Output

Once connected, the 4-flat plug gives you everything you need for running lights, turn signals, and brake lights on most small and mid-size trailers. It’s the standard connection used across countless trailers and accessories, so you’ll be wired up for the basics without extra adapters or modifications.

Smooth Integration with Vehicle Systems: No Flashing or Reprogramming Needed

Installing this Curt harness doesn’t require any ECU flashing or reprogramming. It simply reads your tail light signals and sends power to the trailer lights when those signals are active. The module stays out of your vehicle’s electronics, so safety sensors and driver-assist features continue working normally while you tow.

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Installation Details C45FV Installation instructions

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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.

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Great Hitch, it help me a lot with moving my trailer, moving my power equipment. From place to place. Very strong Hitch and easy installation.



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Product connected with no issues, other than having to run the power cord all the way from the back of the car to the battery in front. The connectors for connecting the wires together are cheaply made. Had to buy new ones from local auto parts store to connect the fuse holder to the battery.



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need to run power wire from 12V supply makes installation very hard,

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John

6/22/2025

never installed, due to 12v power wire.



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I have purchased products from Etrailer several times, and have been consistently happpy with the high level of customer service. Their products have fit correctly the first time, every time.



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Todo fue muy rápido y fácil.



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Seemed to work good with the aid of a YouTube video. Good product. Wish the vehicle would have come equipped already with the wire to the battery. It’s a pain to run that up.



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Straight forward install for the C45FV when combined with the C33MJ hitch on 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Followed directions as provided. I went online so I could see colored pictures which made install a bit easier. One change I did made was the use of zip ties to attach the portions of the bumper support removed to the hitch. Zip ties keep the rear bumper from rattling over rough roads and are not visible unless you crawl under the vehicle. C45FV wiring was used with the C33MJ and was also an easy install. Total install time for both was about an hour including unpacking and reading directions. The power connection for the C45FV was made at the rear passenger 150A power connection that attaches to the bus bar/fuse box that is connected to the battery in the rear passenger wheel well.



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The kit seems to be a professionally tailored unit to the Mazda CX50 with everything I need. Can't wait to get it installed. Thank you for engineering a great product!



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All parts are in the kit except for a single 8mm nut and star washer needed to land the power wire at the battery 'bus' that Mazda provides with their vehicles. In the trunk, most trim must be disassembled to allow the sidewall trim to be loosened only enough to reach behind, access the taillight connectors, and stick the controller to the frame just under the driver-side taillight connector. All is well, though rarely easy.



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Just what I was looking for



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Arrived in excellent time! Carton looked like it fell off the truck but the contents were in perfect shape. Excellent product and e-trailer is a great company to buy from!



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Great quality and fast service.



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Installed a 2” hitch and wiring harness on my new 2023 Mazda CX-5. Install went Great. The self help videos were Awesome, explained everything perfectly. All parts went in with no problem. Product is built really well and it fit perfect. Thank you.



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Very easy installation, except for running power wire up to battery.



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Always the best from you guys. Most my staff on my vehicles always try to get from etrailer because excellent quality and fast delivery and great costumer service. Im too busy at my work right now and I dont hace chance to install, I will send you pictures later.Thank you



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Straight forward install. If you have a hybrid it's extremely easy because the battery is located in the rear of the car and not in the engine bay.



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Easy to install and still working after a year



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Much easier to install the wiring on the CX50 hybrid vs the gas model because the battery is in the back of the car.



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Excellent video . Easy to follow . All worked as shown. One pin of the right signal was bent and didn’t work. I straightened it out with a small dental pick and needle nose pliers and she works !!



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Thanks to the install video everything worked out great. I wouldn't have tackled this without the video but it was explained exactly how this came apart for access and plug and play wiring made it simple. Took time to route power to battery and everything else involed for the project but wasn't overly hard to do.



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It took a while to snake the power wire to the battery because you have to take down shields to then run the wire up the length of the car.



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Super easy to install on my 2025 mazda cx50



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Straightforward installation witch a great video to support it.



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The unit looks like an excellent fix for my needs. The plug and play is what I like about the unit. If the price was 20 bucks cheaper, it would make my wallet feel better. If this is as good as other parts that I have ordered from Etrailer, I will be happy with the final outcome.

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Michael M.

2/18/2026

It has worked extremely well.



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Hitch and wiring harness worked as needed. The install went smooth and the videos were a big help in getting prepared. Using a jack to hold up one side of the hitch while mounting made things a lot easier with only one set of hands.

The packaging problems was evident as there was a large hole in the box that the wiring harness could have easily slipped through. Would recommend at least taping everything to the hitch if sturdier boxes cannot be used.


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    Hi Denny; assuming you have a 2023-2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid you can use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C45FV. This plugs into the connection points in your rear cargo area and will provide you with a 4-way connector to power your lights. Are you towing a trailer or is this for an accessory?
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    Hey Boris, so while I totally get the temptation to run the power wire of the Curt kit part # C45FV to an easier to access source you really do have to run it up to the vehicle battery if you want it to actually serve it's purpose as circuit protection. What this does is use your vehicle signal lights as signal circuits but actually draws power for the taillights from the vehicle battery instead which means that in the event of a trailer wiring short you wouldn't have to worry about the...
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  • Does The Curt T-Connector C45FV Fit The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
    Hello again, John. Yes, the Curt T-Connector # C45FV will fit the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. I just checked with Curt and they confirmed it to fit all models of the 2025 CX-50 and this includes the hybrid models.
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    Hey there Moyer, that's a great question, but I don't know why your dealer was telling you that. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C45FV does not require flashing or reprogramming after installation, and we haven't had any customers come back and say they needed to do so. You can see in the installation video I linked below, the process is straight forward and plug and play, without any cutting or modification to your OEM wiring. Let me know if you have any other questions or...
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  • What Wiring Harness Do I Need for a 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
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