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

Part Number: C56344
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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 C56344 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 - C56344

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Works with your vehicle's wiring
  • Tow-Ready Setup: 4-way flat connector powers trailer brake, turn, and running lights.
  • Plug-and-Play Install: T-connector plugs inline with vehicle lights—no splicing needed.
  • Protects Vehicle Wiring: Powered converter uses 12V line so faults don’t damage factory circuits.
  • LED-Compatible Power: Works with LED trailer lights without extra adapters or resistors.
  • No Battery Drain: Draws no current when trailer’s unplugged, keeping vehicle battery safe.

Features to know about

Installs Without Splicing: Plug-In T-Connector Design

Hooking up trailer lights doesn’t have to mean cutting into your vehicle’s wiring. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector plugs directly into existing factory connectors, so the install stays clean and simple. Each plug matches your vehicle’s wiring for a direct fit—no guessing, no splicing, no exposed wires.

Protects Vehicle Circuits: Powered Converter Module

Standard wiring can overload delicate factory circuits, but this harness uses a powered converter that draws power directly from a 12V line run to the battery. That means the trailer lights get their power from this black wire instead of the vehicle’s tail light wiring. The design helps protect your vehicle from shorts and allows the easily replaceable harness to take the hit if something goes wrong with the trailer.

No Battery Drain When Parked: Zero Draw Without Trailer Connected

You don’t have to worry about parasitic drain or disconnecting anything when you’re not towing. The converter stays powered from the battery but only activates when a trailer is plugged in. There’s no current draw on your system when idle, so you can leave it installed full time without worry.

Works Seamlessly with LED Trailer Lights: Ready for Modern Setups

Whether your trailer uses traditional bulbs or LEDs, this harness is built to handle both without additional adapters or resistors. The 4-flat connector provides running light, turn signal, and brake light functions that work reliably across lighting types for consistent performance trip after trip.

Easy Troubleshooting and Reliable Operation: Clear Wire Functions

If you ever need to test the connection, it’s straightforward—brown wire for running lights, yellow for left turn/stop, and green for right turn/stop. The simple layout makes it easy to verify proper operation with a basic test light or multimeter, so you can tow confidently knowing your wiring is working right.

Specs

  • Side-by-side comparison image of Curt T-Connector vehicle wiring harness and competitor harness with labeled components, showing connectors, converter boxes, and wiring differences for trailer light installation.

56344 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire

Replaces 56129

Similar to Hopkins HM11142645 and Tekonsha 118539

Installation Details C56344 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

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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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It worked great and was easy to install on my 2014 jeep compass.



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Works perfectly, easy install. Very good product! Very, very happy !



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I am totally impressed rugged material and constructed parts . Very easy to install with one other person as a extra hand ...



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Fit great, worked perfectly to get a household move done, from Washington to Oklahoma



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Great product. Fast shipping!!



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Worked great!



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4 stars is for speedy delivery. haven't had a chance to see if it will hook up to my jeep compass wiring yet but looking at it I'm sure it's the right one. if given the chance I will write a final review



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Excellent
No problems in installing
this. Directiins were good, video was spot on.



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Awesome product and super fast shipping!



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Great product! But shipping was longer than expected!



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You always have the correct fitting parts and your service is excellent.



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Video made it super easy to follow along. Everything you need is provided in the kit. Would advise a lift or ramp to create more clearance under the car but still able to complete, without one.



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Fast shipping. Quality product. Arrived in perfect condition.
Thanks etrailer



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I can't believe how complex trailer wiring is getting. Instructions well laid out and easy to follow.



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very good instructions

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Jeff

4/10/2021

No problems after one year, would definitely buy again



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The wiring kit came on time. The instructions were easy to follow. The kit was easy to install and with testing it took me about an hour. I would Recommend the the product to anyone who wants an easy installation. It was great!



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A good quality harness it was easy to install and the installation video was a great help and not hard to follow.



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Works wonderful



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Yeah everything worked out as purchased. lights work on trailer. break light work on 2014 jeep compass alot of extra wire to deal with, But it's fine I guess. Great



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Still going strong! Hitch receiver & towing lights for my 2014 Jeep Compass.
Just as advertised, dependable AF



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Been a year and gets used daily. no wear and tear to speek of and the plug and play ease of install made it simple to install. They offer this as a universal kit as well but for the few bucks more purchasing the spacific kit for your car is well worth it.

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Ronald

12/18/2023

update: 2 years now and still rock solid. I tow a small trailer every day, 7 days a week connecting and disconnecting the trailler and have had no issues at all with the power connections or the wires becoming frail or fraid. Simply a quality product thats proving to be durable over time.



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Great product ,installation was easy and accompanying directions were easy to follow. My etrailer hitch and lighting installed ,and couldn'tbe happier

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Robert

10/31/2021

Excellent



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The wiring harness was a perfect match with the vehicle wiring, just beeded a few wire ties and a little electrical tape. Good price too.



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Every thing worked out great



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Perfect ,works like it's meant to


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See what our Experts say about this CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring

  • Turn Signal Shows Hot all the Time with Plug-In Trailer Connector Tester
    If a 4-way trailer connector tester like part # I26 shows that the drivers side turn signal on the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56344 for your 2014 Jeep Compass is constantly hot then you would first want to remove the driver's side tail light assembly. Once this is done you would then need to remove the connector to the harness and inspect the pins making sure none of them are bent and or corroded. If they are then you will need to clean them up with some electrical...
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  • Fuse Blows on 4-Way Harness When Using Circuit Tester 2013 Jeep Compass
    It sounds like the 4-way tester you are using like part # I26 has a short somewhere which is in turn causing the 10-amp fuse on the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56344 for your 2013 Jeep Compass to blow. What I recommend doing is testing each circuit with a standard test light like part # PTW2993 to check for function. If all is good, then you know the problem was in the 4-way tester you are using. All of the converter boxes used in Curt's wiring harnesses are tested...
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  • Will the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2015 Jeep Compass Kill the Battery With Trailer Unplugged
    The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56344 which is a confirmed fit for a 2015 Jeep Compass is an excellent option to power a set of trailer lights providing the most basic trailer lighting functions. The converter box will need to be powered via the vehicle's battery to minimize strain on the vehicle's tail light circuits. In regards to amp draw, there will be none without a trailer plugged in so you don't have to worry about draining the battery or unhooking the wiring...
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  • How to Test Trailer Wiring for 2016 Jeep Compass to Determine if 4-Way is Functional
    Try plugging in a trailer to the 4-way of the # C56344 and you should find that it works fine. Testing the wiring on the input side of the box doesn't always tell you if the harness is working. If you wanted to further test the wiring though test the pins of the 4-way. The brown wire should have only running lights, yellow should have left turn/stop, and green should have right turn/stop.
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  • Is Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for 2017 Jeep Compass Compatible with LED Trailer Lights
    The Curt trailer wiring harness part # C56344 that you referenced for your 2017 Jeep Compass is perfectly compatible with LED trailer lights and would not require any additional adapters or components. I also attached a link to this page that shows all of our LED trailer lights as well.
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  • Recommended 4-Pole Wiring Harness for 2014 Jeep Compass
    Trailers can kill off a wiring harness if they present a short or if the total power demand from all the trailer lights exceeds the harness maximum output current. The folks at U-Haul ought to know the power drawn by their trailers' lighting set-up to prevent the latter problem from occurring. It sounds like they decided to use a hard-wired harness rather than either of the plug-n-play units we offer that are custom-fit for your vehicle. Trailers can have intermittent shorting issues....
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  • Troubleshooting Curt Trailer Wiring C56344 That Flashes Vehicle Brake Lights Then Shuts Them Off
    That is definitely not a good sign but it's most likely that you just need to unplug all of the connectors and plug them back in to clear any possible connector seating issues. Also make sure the power wire is connected to your battery and the fuse is good and installed.
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2016 Jeep Compass
    If you were planning on towing with your 2016 Jeep Compass there are a few items you will need. First let's start with the hitch. For that you would want the # C13081 that you referenced which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this. For trailer wiring you then would want the part # C56344 which is a confirmed fit as well. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Harness for Vehicle Where Pin Stay Active All the Time
    Whenever a trailer wiring harness has a circuit that stays on all the time that means that the converter box like what comes with the # C56344 has shorted out and you'll have to replace it. Since these boxes don't short out on their own typically you'll want to go over your trailer's wiring looking for any obvious signs of shorts like corrosion or exposed wire and fix as needed. We've found that the most reliable brand of trailer wiring is the Tekonsha brand so for a new harness I'd recommend...
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