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1981 Buick Riviera
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector

Part Number: C96GJ
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Quickly and easily install a 7-way, RV-style trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing tow connector on your truck - limited cutting, splicing, and tapping required. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT custom fit vehicle wiring part number C96GJ 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 7-Way Trailer Connector. Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring reviews from real customers.
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C96GJ

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Works with your vehicle's wiring
  • Tow Without Factory Prep: 7-way connector readies your vehicle for trailer lights and brakes.
  • Plug-and-Play Install: Gray plug connects at rear harness—no cutting or splicing required.
  • Brake Controller Ready: Blue wire runs to front for connection with an electric brake controller.
  • Battery Power Support: Black wire draws 12V directly from vehicle battery for trailer charge line.
  • Reverse Light Option: Red wire provides backup light function when connected if desired.

Features to know about

Power for Heavy-Duty Towing: 7-Way Blade Connector

When you’re towing something with electric brakes or a trailer battery, you need full power and signal capability. This harness gives you a 7-way blade connector that carries brake output, 12-volt charge line, reverse lights, and all the standard lighting functions. It’s ready for setups that go beyond basic lighting so you can tow heavier loads with confidence.

Plug-In Fitment at the Rear: Simplifies Installation

The gray plug connects directly at the back of the vehicle, making it a mostly plug-in setup instead of a full rewire. You get a clean connection point for the trailer wiring without having to cut into the factory harness. It’s a straightforward way to add towing capability without disturbing existing circuits.

Direct Battery Connection for Reliable Power

The black power wire runs straight to the battery to give the harness a dedicated 12-volt supply. That direct line means steady current for lighting, brakes, or battery charging on your trailer—no dim lights or weak signals when the trailer is loaded up. It’s built to keep voltage solid and dependable.

Ready for Brake Controller Integration

The blue wire leads up to the front of the vehicle so you can tie in a brake controller when you’re ready. Once connected, it sends brake signal output through the 7-way to control electric trailer brakes. This makes it an easy upgrade path if you plan to tow something that needs more stopping power.

Optional Reverse Light Hookup

The red wire handles reverse light power if you want backup lamps on your trailer. It’s not required for basic operation, but it’s there when you need it for extra visibility while backing up at night or in tight spaces.

56545 Curt T-Connector - 7-Blade RV

Replaces C86RV

Installation Details C96GJ Installation instructions

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Video Transcript for Review of CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - T Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness With 7 Way - C96GJ

Hi, everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a real quick look at this CURT T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector. Now, this harness has been designed to fit your 2024 and newer Ford Rangers, and on custom-fit parts such as this harness, I do recommend taking advantage of our Vehicle Fit Guide here at etrailer.com. Simply put the year, make, and model of your vehicle and our Fit Guide will confirm if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now, this is going to let you easily and quickly install a 7-way RV-style trailer connector on your vehicle, and this connector is going to plug directly into your existing tow connector on your truck. The T-connector is going to plug right into your factory port, so you're gonna be able to get a reliable connection.

It's built to integrate like it came from the factory, so no mess, no mistakes or anything like that. Now, this custom T-connector is going to plug into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's side rear bumper. And after plugging in the connector, you're gonna route the 7-way end of the harness along the inside of your bumper towards the center of your vehicle. The spring-loaded cover on the seven way plug is going to snap shut when it's not in use, sealing the terminals from the elements. And the included cable ties and all of the hardware and the cabling that you see here, all of that is going to help speed up the installation and keep everything tight and secure.

Now, it is recommended that you use a small amount of dielectric grease on all of your electrical components, and all of your electrical connections rather, and that's gonna help prevent corrosion due to moisture. So, if you are in need of that grease, on your screen, I am including the item number. You can just take that item number, pop it in the search field, that will take you to the grease, and you can add that to your order. That's gonna wrap up our quick look today. I do hope that our brief time together was helpful for you.

Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.

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Quickly and easily install a 7-way, RV-style trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing tow connector on your truck - limited cutting, splicing, and tapping required.

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I was hoping for a fully pinned connector from Curt but they decided not to make one and created this instead. I took the Curt plug and just pinned the blue, black wires into the plug. I used the OEM connector, it was a 4 pin trailer connector already there. I cut the wires about 6" from the OEM connector, pulled the connecter apart and used those wires and added them to the Curt plug. I now have a full working 7 pin trailer connector.



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Had a professional install the unit on my 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat and it works great. Thank you for the solution to connecting my trailer to my truck's wiring.


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  • Will the Curt T-Connector Wiring for a 2024 Ford Ranger Work Without OEM Tow Package?
    Hey Asa! I totally see where you're coming from, and I can see why it would be confusing. The gray plug will plug in at the back of your 2024 Ford Ranger, and then the black wire from the Curt T-Connector # C96GJ will need to draw power directly from your battery. The blue wire can be ran up to the front of your Ranger and attached to a brake controller if you decide to do that. The red wire is for the reverse light function. The reverse function doesn't always need to be used which...
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  • 2024 Ford Ranger Battery Management System and Auto Start Stop Issues After Curt Trailer Wiring
    Hi William, great question. It does not sound like the Curt wiring itself damaged anything, and while I have not seen widespread reports specifically tied to the Curt # C57672 and # C55152 causing permanent issues on the 2024 Ranger, we absolutely have seen newer Ford vehicles behave this way when the battery monitoring sensor or battery connections are disturbed during accessory installations. The Ranger uses a very sensitive battery management system tied into the auto start and stop...
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  • Wiring Needed To Tow a Trailer With Brakes With a 2025 Ford Ranger no Tow Package
    Hey, Stephen! We got just what you need. Since you don't have a tow package, I'm not sure if you have a hitch on your 2025 Ford Ranger so I'll include one just in case. Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # DT35PR Curt T-Connector With 7-Way Part # C96GJ Curt Mounting Bracket For 7-Way Harness Part # C67UR Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller Part # RED52VR The Redarc brake controller has becomes quite the fan favorite since the only part of the controller showing on the...
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  • Curt C96GJ Wiring Kit Compatibility With Factory 4-Pin On 2025 Ford Ranger
    Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out. No, nothing is missing from the # C96GJ kit. Curt uses the term “T-Connector” pretty broadly for a lot of their plug-and-play harnesses, even when they are not a true tee-style splitter like you were expecting. On your 2025 Ford Ranger, this kit plugs directly into the factory trailer wiring connector and provides the new 7-way socket assembly, but it does not include a separate tee adapter that lets the factory 4-flat remain plugged in at the same time. If...
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