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  4. No Tow Package
  5. Trailer Hitch Wiring
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

Part Number: C55522
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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 - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT custom fit vehicle wiring part number C55522 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 - C55522

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Works with your vehicle's wiring
  • Tow Without Factory Prep: 4-way flat connector powers trailer lights for safe towing.
  • Plug-and-Play Install: T-connector plugs inline with vehicle wiring—no cutting needed.
  • Reliable Signal Match: Built-in converter syncs vehicle and trailer turn, brake, and tail lights.
  • Solid Ground Connection: Separate white ground wire ensures clean, corrosion-free grounding.
  • Compact, Protected Wiring: Harness routes neatly behind trim, keeping wires secure and out of harm’s way.

Features to know about

Installs Cleanly Without Splicing: Plug-In T-Connector Harness

Trailer wiring doesn’t have to mean cutting into factory wires. The Curt T-Connector plugs straight into the vehicle’s existing tail light connectors, giving you a ready-to-use 4-flat trailer plug. It’s a hidden, plug-in style harness that keeps the installation neat and simple—no guesswork, no wire tracing, and no need for a factory tow package.

Comparison image of multiple Curt T-Connector vehicle wiring harnesses with 4-pole flat trailer connectors, showing plug-in connectors and wiring layout for trailer hitch wiring.

Reliable Grounding for Consistent Trailer Lights: Separate White Ground Wire

Unreliable trailer lights often come down to poor grounding, but this harness solves that with a dedicated white ground wire. Attach it to clean, bare metal and you’ll get solid performance for running, turn, and brake lights every time. It’s designed to avoid interference from other electrical devices so your trailer lighting stays consistent under load.

Ready to Tow with 4-Flat Connection: Running, Turn, and Brake Signals

Once plugged in, the 4-pole flat connector gives your trailer the essential lighting functions it needs—running lights, left and right turn signals, and brake lights. The connection is secure and weather-tight for dependable towing.

Compact Converter for Safe Power Management: No Direct Battery Wire Needed

The built-in converter balances the trailer light load without needing a power wire run to the battery. It draws safely from the tail light circuits, protecting the vehicle wiring while delivering steady output to the trailer. It’s a straightforward setup that keeps installation simple and components out of sight.

Specs

Electrical Specifications

  • Connector type: 4-pole flat trailer connector
  • Converter included: Yes
  • Ground wire: Separate white ground wire; must be attached to clean, corrosion-free bare metal surface (no paint or coating)
  • Power requirement: Does not require a power wire run to the vehicle battery (for 2005 Toyota Matrix application)

Installation and Compatibility

  • Installation type: Plug-in T-connector
  • Vehicle compatibility: 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe (check vehicle-specific fitment)
  • Mounting type: Vehicle-end connector plugs inline with factory taillight wiring
  • Grounding requirement: Attach white ground wire to bare metal; avoid shared grounding with other electrical devices
  • Heat considerations: Wiring contact with rear exhaust heat shield is acceptable — shield temperature not high enough to damage wiring

Product Type

  • Product group: Trailer hitch wiring
  • Style: Plug and Lead
  • Configuration: Hidden, No Tow Package

55522 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire

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Installation Details C55522 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

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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 - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.

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Good quality, worked perfectly on my 2004 Matrix



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Snapped together fine. Works great.



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Arrived quickly and worked as it should. No problems.



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Harness assembly was “plug & play” couldn’t ask for a better product.



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Works as expected - very sturdy! What more can I say? It does the job!



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A install video would have been a little easier. Fit was perfect!



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Ordered what I needed and shipped on time. Easy installation.



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Talk about EASY! Curt makes this Plug+Play Hitch literally the easiest thing I've ever done.

Excellent Product!



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My second order from etrailer. Both times
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Plug and play! Very simple, easy installation. No cutting or splicing required. Took about 10 minutes. High quality materials. Very happy with my purchase.



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So far so good after one year. Zero complaints. Easy to install. Great product and a great price!! Thank you etrailer!



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Nice quality connectors. Super easy to install. Well designed kit.



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Super easy, quick installation.

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John V.

4/22/2014

It still works great and I remember how easy and quick it was to install.



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The wiring harness is easy to install, but it has a ground wire that the instructions don't mention at all that you have to connect to whatever ground you can find. I'll probably wind up extending the wire and running it to one of the cargo-latch holding bolts, it seems to be the best ground in the tail-light area that is easy to get to.



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Everything worked as described, the installation was easy, the instructions were easy to follow as well.



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Wiring harness arrived quickly and was easy to install. Would gladly order again from etrailer.



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Plug and play into the existing wiring harness, the only other thing you have to do is sand away the paint and use a screw for the ground wire.



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Continues to work as intended after a year. It looks much cleaner and is much more reliable than an universal module. In my case, all connections are kept inside the car when not in use so the 4 pin connector doesn't rot like they often do in the winter here in Canada. the only thing that didn't hold is the double face tape to stick the module somewhere.



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Great and easy. Looked at the sheet enclosed in packing.... Well packed...box in a box....another similar instructions inside product packing... Too easy, unsnap the lighting connector on each side, make sure to follow convention for druveraide, plug in harness...plug orig connector into harness....too easy.


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This Wiring Harness was used to replace another brand that had failed, and it only took 15 minutes to install it . It is a very clean and almost invisible Wiring Harness.
Thanks to etrailer for the quick shipping .



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This kit was easy to install on my 2005 Toyota Matrix- worked perfect.



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It was the easiest way to wire for a trailer. No soldering cutting etc. It was perfect. Unplug the car's wiring harness and plug in the T-connector adapting harness. So easy. When I sell the car and get another Matrix I will be able to unplug it and use it again if it fits another year.

I would recommend this to anyone.

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Mike L.

2/28/2018

The Curt C55522 trailer wiring harness you purchased is a fit for the 2000-2002 Toyota Echo and the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix, as long as your next vehicle is among those models and of those model years, the wiring harness would work fine on the next vehicle.



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Fit perfectly and installation went smoothly. Recommend this product for others.



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Great product with quick and easy installation and instructions



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Fast shipping! Works great. Was easy to install being plug and play and that you don’t have to cut or splice into any wires. Makes for a clean install and with the plug connections makes for a problem free installation. Would definitely suggest using and highly recommend this product and this seller!! Would for sure order again and use this seller again. Thanks for such an easy, neat, clean, and professional install. Looks like it came from the factory this way!


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