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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly in OEM tow package port. 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 C56291 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 for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector. Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring reviews from real customers.
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C56291

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Works with your vehicle's wiring
  • Tow-Ready Setup: 4-pole flat connector powers trailer stop, turn, and tail lights.
  • Plug-and-Play Install: T-connector plugs into factory tow port—no splicing needed.
  • Protects Vehicle Electronics: Powered converter blocks shorts and backfeeds from trailer.
  • Fuse-Ready Operation: Includes 10-amp and 30-amp fuses to activate trailer light circuits.
  • Hidden Factory Fit: Harness tucks behind interior trim for a clean, out-of-sight finish.

Features to know about

Installs Fast with No Splicing: Plug-In T-Connector Harness

Adding trailer lights doesn’t have to mean cutting or guessing at wires. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package plugs straight into the existing vehicle wiring in the rear cargo area. Everything connects cleanly behind trim panels, giving you a 4-pole flat trailer connector without any wire splicing or extra tools.

Comparison image of Curt T-Connector vehicle wiring harness components showing different styles of trailer wiring connectors for factory tow packages

Protects Vehicle Electronics: Built-In Powered Converter

A short in a trailer’s wiring can do real damage if power feeds back into the vehicle circuits. This harness includes a powered converter that isolates and protects the vehicle electronics from shorts or backfeeds on the trailer. It keeps your system safe while supplying the proper signal power for running, brake, and turn lights.

Ready to Tow: Includes 10-Amp and 30-Amp Fuses

The kit comes complete with a red 10-amp mini-blade fuse for the inline holder and a pink 30-amp box fuse for the engine-bay fuse box. These fuses activate and protect the tow package circuits, so once installed, everything is powered up and ready for towing.

Works with Standard 4-Flat Trailers: Reliable Power Connection

The 4-flat connector gives you the basic lighting functions—running, brake, and turn signals—for small to mid-size trailers. It’s the standard trailer connection for everything from small campers to utility trailers, making it easy to hook up and tow safely every time.

Specs

Electrical Specifications

  • Connector Type: 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
  • Fuse (inline): 10 amp
  • Fuse (engine compartment): 30 amp
  • Converter Type: Powered Converter
  • Warranty: 1-Year limited

56291 CURT T-Connector - OE Replacement 4-Flat

Similar to Hopkins HM43134 and Tekonsha 118809

Installation Details C56291 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 in OEM tow package port. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.

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Super easy to follow instructions and everything works it should! Thank you so much



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As advertised. Easy to install.



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The harness is great. But the information said it comes with a grommet to pass under vehicle through where the jack is. Other than that. etrailer is awesome, bought hitches in the past and now wire harness. 100% recommend etrailer.



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Relatively straightforward install; functions as expected.

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Robert

4/30/2026

Flawless, but light use.



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Purchased the wiring harness along with the receiver in case of pulling a trailer, but haven't had a need to install the wiring yet; haven't towed my trailer this season. Only used the receiver to haul bikes on a hitch bike rack. The wiring harness is a simple installation and can very easily be installed within 10 mins.



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Everything went well as on your video except for one thing that has nothing to do with your product. The Phillips screw to remove the bottom left hook for the cargo net would not budge no matter how much torque I applied (some factory over- torquing screwup!). It took me 30 minutes by feel alone to locate the vehicle plug which was tucked up real high with wiring harness folded and taped so that you can’t bring the plug into view. Hard work working with your thumb and index finger trying to locate, then undo a wrapping of electrical tape on the harness. Honda makes a good job keeping you from reaching the plug without removing or pulling away the left rear interior quarter panel. The local Honda dealership had quoted me about $[xx] to install the hitch receiver and harness. Got it done for a lot less going through you folks. I got lucky getting my hand on that plug! It worked out at the end Thanks for the good video!



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2023 Honda Passport.
Install was no
problem just I wish they made a 7 wire I would have rather to have installed that instead
Of the 4 wire

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Gary J.

4/9/2026

Working just great. The only thing I did while installing it was the bracket for the wire plug I did not use the screws that were provided because they were steel and would rust so I used stainless steel



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Great product that arrived earlier than expected. If you follow the video on etrailer associated with this product, you can't go wrong. I did find an extra pair of hands helpful to pull out the side panel when I both put in the ground screw and clipped in the module. But not essential. Personally, I did not find it necessary to remove the panel beneath the back seats because I could easily pull out the side panel far enough with just the lift hatch panel removed. I also opted not to attach the control module with sticky tape up and out of site. It did not adhere well to the plastic. Letting it "hang" gave me easy access if needed especially to the 10 amp fuse. But I did feed the attachment wires down into the jack compartment. Finally, put the 30 amp fuse into the slot labeled TRL MAIN. Shown on video
Finally, the little connector I purchase for $7 was worth it.



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Easiest plug and play wiring I’ve ever had to install. Lights work perfect.



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I bought the Hitch, wiring harness and a bicycle rack for our 2018 Honda Pilot.
The wiring harness was missing from the order and I never followed up on the missing harness since I mainly use the hitch only for the bike rack.
Can you still make this right and send the wiring harness. I'd like to use the hitch to tow a small trailer so I could really use the harness now. Thank You

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Jenny N.

5/31/2024

Oh dear! We will be in contact with you about the missing harness. Keep an eye out for our email.

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Greg

6/2/2025

The wiring harness never showed up.



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Again, fast delivery, great customer service. Installation on my 2020 Pilot was just like the (2019) video. The 2020 video was not out at the time I installed this. It was done without issue in about 30 minutes. Much easier than my 2015 CRV.

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Paul W.

10/11/2020

Harness has worked out fine. No issues.



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Simple plug and play. YouTube did help with locating the proper connection points and fuse location. Very easy overall!



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Was an easy install just watched the vi deo



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This installed so well as shown in the video. The Honda hardware, the interior and panels also made this a breeze to complete.



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Great product ,customer service and store!!
I
would definitely buy from them in the future!!!
Very fast shipping too!!



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Great product and a great price. The video took all the guess work out of removing the plastic trim. The package even arrived a day earlier than the estimate. I highly recommend etrailer.com and this wiring harness.

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Scott

9/25/2025

One year later and still working without a problem. It was so easy to install this kit following the video. It is one of the very few DIY projects that took less time than I expected.



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Easy to install and any questions I had were answered by the video they have showing the install. Works great and would order from eTrailer again in a heartbeat. They packed and shipped my order immediately and had my parts in 2 days.



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Installed according to instructions with no issues.



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No issues with install and functionality. The etrailer videos helped a great deal.



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Great design, fast delivery, overall great company, but the wiring diaphragm, and pictures for the harness for the trailer were a little weak overall though very good



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Hitch and harness were well made, installed and worked flawlessly.
etrailer ships supper fast with great communication. Helpful youtube videos too.



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Fast shipping the the installation info was informative easily completed.



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The wiring harness was very easy to install by watching and following the on line YouTube video

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Papajo

5/17/2025

The wiring harness is holding up extremely well. No issues what so ever. It is a quality piece.



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Perfect fit. Your installation videos are amazing. I don’t need to read instructions so I get to keep my man card!

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Heather A.

5/30/2025

Hey, thanks Nathaniel! Just doing our part to keep man cards from getting revoked. Paper instructions? nah. This is 2025! Now that you have the hitch installed, what are your plans for it?



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I was worried it would not look as nice as a OEM hitch but it tucked up under beautifully! Easy installation. Quick Shipping!


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