Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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2018 Kia Sportage - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Powered Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Kia Sportage 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.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily
- Locate connection points behind driver's-side tail light and rear bumper
- Plug in T-connector
- Run hot lead to car battery
- Includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Powered module connects directly to battery to avoid overloading vehicle's electrical system
- Constructed using surface-mount technology (SMT) for consistent, reliable performance
- Maximizes trailer light yield and intensity while producing minimal heat
- Ensures superior operation in rough road conditions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind your driver's-side tail light and behind your rear bumper on the driver's side. You will have to remove the plastic cover behind your bumper, trunk floor coverings, rear scuff panel, trim panel, and tail lights to access this harness. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal on your battery.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
Powered Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
56321 Curt T-Connector Kia Sportage Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56321
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (108 Customer Reviews)
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.by: Roger 02/15/2023
KiaSportage
The wiring harness worked perfectly and I've been using my Sportage to pull trailers all over town. Working with etrailer.com was quick and easy. Thanks.
by: Chad09/17/2018
This wiring harness is the perfect compliment to my Curt hitch receiver. I love the length of the cable and it stays tucked away into the spare tire compartment in the rear portion of the vehicle.
by: George06/14/2021
Easy install, very complete & professional kit with effective instructions. The video link mirrored the instruction and was informative on a few of the finer details. 2 hour install for me, that included letting the black silicone setup. Running the power wire to the battery is a pain in thebutt without a lift, but very doable.
Comments
After one year of service, its still performing as when new. Highly recommended product.
George - 06/14/2022by: Samuel 08/30/2022
Amazing product. Very easy to follow the step by step video on etrailer.com everything easily plugs in and is out of the way. No cutting into the existing harness. It's amazing
by: Tom04/11/2022
Super easy to install, I didn't run into any issues at all. The directions were straight forward and I do love the fact that its all direct plug. I have had this wiring harness for a year now and its still running strong. I am very please with the product.
by: Darrell04/01/2020
The wiring harness fit perfectly and the direct plug adapters made the job simple and quick.
by: Barbara03/11/2018
Kia
After purchasing a new Kia Sportge last year from on the sales lot I was unable to obtain a hitch or light hook-up from them. I was able to get a hitch installed locally--but still no luck on lights--imagine Kia not having access to these services!! So I went on line & easily found the etrailer.com website. I had no problem finding the exact kit for my year & model Kia--it was shipped promptly & I had the same business install it that did the hitch. Thank you etrailer!! (this review from a "senior" female not too computer or vehicle savvy!!)
Comments
No problems- wiring kit was installed by a local trailer business & has performed with no issues. Thanks for the follow-up
Barbara - 03/13/2019by: Daniel10/18/2022
I received the wrong part from different company and needed the right one in a rush, Jesse M. Made it happen Thanks!!
by: Bill04/22/2020
2020 KiaSportage
Received the package today. In these days of mediocre or no service, I was extremely happy with the speed of the order. Just hours after placing the order I was notified it had shipped. The map showing where it came from and the destination was a nice touch. Good quality product that I will install on my 2020 Kia Sportage. Thank You
Comments
Plug in broke while I was on the road. I had to buy a new harness at a parts store and rewire it myself in order to continue on my way and have lights on my tear trailer
Bill S - 04/24/2021by: Itzhak07/11/2022
does not fit 2023
Comments
this fits a 2017-2022 Kia Sportage currently.
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Sierra K - 07/15/2022by: Ed09/03/2022
Great hitch,fit perfectly.
by: McAllen11/05/2021
Wiring harness fit perfect, would buy again. Easy install, great product.
by: Ken H03/27/2018
2017 KiaSportage
I successfully installed the Curt wiring harness a couple days ago. The etrailer videos and instructions were excellent and invaluable to me. I did find it challenging to fish the 10 gauge power wire from the rear bumper area to the battery. etrailer installation photos were excellent also. I'm waiting for the Curt connector tester I ordered yesterday to check out the Curt wiring system before I rent any trailers.
by: Mark 12/11/2021
Kia
easy to install, works perfectly on my 2020 Kia Sportage
by: Arthur D06/17/2018
2018KiaSportage
I needed to wire my Kia Sportage for a trailer. The dealership wanted to charge me 250 bucks for the wiring harness. I checked online to see how hard it would be. etrailer had a video showing their product and its EXACT installation. Part numbers, How to on my vehicle. And 65 bucks. It was EXACTLY as they showed. Down to every screw.
by: Greg12/14/2016
Spoke with Shawn B on the phone and within just a few seconds had clarification on the wiring I needed. She was awesome, friendly and courteous. The wiring harness fits perfectly, easily wired and was easy to complete. A plug and play harness. I'm very pleased with my purchase, the cost was less than at other places and there was free shipping! What else do you need?!
by: Victor11/06/2017
2017 KiaSportage
Hitch installation was easy. The wiring was more challenging but no splicing and the instructions guided us through the whole process. Hitch and lights both work great and have had no problems at all since installation.
by: Richard 10/04/2021
The wire harness I purchased worked out great and was easy to install, the price was also great. Thank you.
by: Jack 05/24/2021
2021 KiaSportage
Curt T connector wiring kit arrived with the hitch(gave review for hitch already). Watch and followed video for installing wiring kit. Had no problems, great instructions. I went extra slow because I am not much of a wiring guy.
by: Don05/22/2022
Works great!
by: N03/26/2017
2017 KiaSportage
I've purchased from etrailer before and never disappointed. Great product and great company to do business with. Never had an issue towing [rental] trailers etc. installation was smooth if u follow the instructions explicitly
by: Mike 05/20/2020
2019 KiaSportage
Tried to edit my previous review, but could not find it. Just had to write another saying etrailer fixed my product issues, Although they didnt email me letting me know they did. Was left in the dark as far as if my hitch was going to be replaced, but in the end a new one showed up today.
by: Richard 03/27/2020
Nothing is better than a plug and play system. This wiring harness was no exception. It took maybe 45 minutes to install and worked. No issues.
by: Gary 04/15/2021
put trailer together but one air hindge wasent good so requested a replacement and they were very respectful, we recieved it in a timely manner and are satiisfied .. would order from this place again.
by: Joseph03/19/2018
Kia
great and fast service , great product . helped me out with harness that i needed for my kia and tow hitch easy and the price is right thanks
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