Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit w/ 4-Pole Connector and Circuit Tester
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Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit w/ 4-Pole Connector and Circuit Tester
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Tekonsha Trailer Wiring - 119178KIT
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Tekonsha
Adapts import and domestic vehicles with separate turn and stop lights (3-Wire System) to standard trailer tail light wiring (2-Wire System).
Features:
- Short circuit protection safeguards itself and the tow vehicle against harmful electrical shorts and mis-wire situations
- Circuit automatically resets once the module cools
- Adapts a 3-wire system on the towing vehicle to work with a 2-wire system on the trailer
- Works with trailers that have either LED or incandescent bulbs
- Works with most multiplex wiring systems
- Includes circuit tester and (5) quick splices to aid in installation
- Also includes 4-pole trailer connector cover
Specs:
- Wire pigtail measures 18" long
- 4-Pole trailer connector is 60" long from converter box
- Limited 1-year warranty
Adapts import and domestic automobiles with separate turn and stop lights (3-Wire System) to standard trailer tail light wiring (2-Wire System). In a three wire system, a separate wire is used to carry each of the stop, turn, and running light functions to the tail light assembly. On most trailers, the stop and turn signal functions are sent through the same wire.
Warning:
Overloading circuits can cause fires. Do not exceed:- Maximum stop/turn light: 2.1 amps per circuit
- Maximum tail lights: 7.5 amps
Read vehicle's owners manual and instruction sheet for additional information.
Kit Includes:
- Circuit protected tail light converter (119178)
- Circuit tester
- To help find wires behind vehicle tail lights
- (5) Quick splice wiring connectors
- Makes tapping into wires quick and easy
- Integrated 4 Pole Cover
- Protects 4-pole trailer connector from the elements and reduces dirt, debris and corrosion for trouble-free use
119178KIT Circuit Protected Taillight Converter with 4-Flat End, Circuit Testers and Quick splices
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1998 - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
- 2002 - 2006 Acura RSX
- 1992 - 1995 Mitsubishi Expo
- 1992 - 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe and Sedan - excluding SE
- 2005 - 2010 Kia Sportage 4-cylinder models
- 1997 - 1997 Ford Escort Wagon
- 1987 - 1999 Toyota Tercel
- 1995 - 2010 Toyota Avalon
- 1993 - 1993 Volvo 240 Series Coupe
- 2012 - 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
- 2003 - 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 - without factory hitch - built After 11/1/02
- 2002 - 2005 Hyundai XG350
- 2001 - 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro
- 2010 - 2012 Ram 3500 without factory trailer connector
- 1999 - 2002 Infiniti G20 excluding S models
- 1995 - 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
- 2000 - 2005 Saturn L Series
- 2002 - 2006 Cadillac Escalade without factory 7-Way
- 2004 - 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon - excluding Evolution and Ralliart
- 1993 - 1995 Saturn S Series Wagon
- 1974 - 1975 Volvo 160 Series
- 1989 - 2000 Isuzu Amigo
- 1998 - 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
- 1998 - 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo
- 1994 - 2001 Chrysler LHS
- 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Golf City
- 1997 - 2004 Buick Park Avenue
- 2010 - 2012 Ram 2500 without factory trailer connector
- 1994 - 1996 Chrysler New Yorker
- 2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500 - with factory hitch See All Vehicle Fits
Customer Reviews
Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit w/ 4-Pole Connector and Circuit Tester - 119178KIT
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (348 Customer Reviews)
Adapts import and domestic vehicles with separate turn and stop lights (3-Wire System) to standard trailer tail light wiring (2-Wire System).
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Thomas M - 12/09/2021
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by: Paul12/08/2021
Paid about $XX more than I would have on [another website] and waited several more days only to get what looks like a used unit in a padded bad. No original packaging. No directions. Will no shop here again.
Comments
I will have Customer Service reach out to you. I also wanted to make you aware of our Price Pledge program, if you have found a lower advertised price with the same item in stock, we would like to know about it. For your help, we will refund you 110 of the difference in the delivered price cost of product plus shippinghandling charges within 30 days of your purchase. This offer is valid on the identical product and model number. I have attached the page to detail the program more thoroughly.
-- Thomas M - 12/09/2021
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by: Steve11/30/2021
All parts were delivered promptly. Hitch ball, electrical wiring, connectors and small parts were carefully boxed separately inside a large box which contained the hitch. I appreciate your careful attention to ensure that nothing was lost during transit.
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by: Jack10/31/2021
1997 Nissan Altima
Like others mentioned. This cured the problem when wiring a 4 pin trailer connector directly my 1997 Nissan Altima. I couldn’t get my signal lights and brake lights to work at the same time. This convertor combines tow vehicle brake wire into signal wires so signal and brake current can travel down single wire in trailer to lights. Works great. I thought I could get by without this converter when wiring car electrical but I was wrong.
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ggeorge - 09/21/2021
by: ggeorge09/20/2020
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
Waiting for my trailer to install this, but it's got everything I need. Saved a good bit of money by buying this kit from etrailer and installing it myself.
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Works great! Im actually getting 5 way motorcycle lights separate stop znd signal while Towing the small trailer with my car. Wiring was a snap.
ggeorge - 09/21/2021
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by: Ryan11/12/2013
1997 Toyota Corolla
Quick shipping! Helpful customer service rep on the phone. Installed everything myself (lucky me I had an auto lift to use), bought a 4x8 flatbed trailer on craigslist, and pulled a piano, desk and other furniture about 250 miles with my 1997 Toyota Corolla. Thanks a bunch for the great product!
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Lee P - 06/11/2019
by: Lee06/05/2018
This turned my seperate turn and brake lights into the standard combined brake and turn flat 4 set-up.
Comments
It works great. Ive pulled a small cargo trailer behind the motorcycle and the lights have never failed me.
Lee P - 06/11/2019
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by: t3ch01/15/2022
My order just arrived. I have not installed it all yet. I know everything will be just fine. I have installed products from etrailer.com for a garage I worked for, and a hitch for My Dad's vehicle. This one is for Me. Good quality products and outstanding customer service all at a great price. Thank You etrailer.com I am already satisfied with this purchase. Peace
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by: Jody09/22/2021
2006 Honda Element
Works great for my 2006 Honda Element, and video was incredibly helpful. Wish the green wire (for running to right turn signal) was longer; had to splice another wire on to extend it. Otherwise perfect, and a great value!
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by: Eric Y02/10/2017
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
I needed a hard-to-find hitch for my '98 Montero, overnight, no less. I ordered this part along with a harness from etrailer with overnight shipping. I don't live at the end of the world, but you can see it from here, so I wasn't optimistic about everything arriving on time for my trip. Shortly after the order was placed I received emails from etrailer's staff indicating the part wasn't at their main warehouse and would have to be sourced from another. They updated me throughout the day and the following morning. The parts arrived early afternoon. Installation took little time at all with their helpful wiring harness install video. Great thanks to George J, Bridget A and Madison H and others for seeing this through.
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by: Anthony11/03/2021
easy install per online instruction, but there was no written instructions with the product.
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by: Thomas09/26/2021
Everything fit and works perfectly easy to install well made I would recommend this set up to everyone
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by: Robert12/15/2021
It's still sitting in its box. Other tasks have higher priority. Sorry.
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by: Donald01/04/2022
Easy install and doing its job nicely.
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by: Hudson01/30/2021
Works fantastic, all solid state and well sealed. Resilient to moisture. Easy to Install if you are mechanically inclined. A must have if you are installing a trailer wire harness on a vehicle that has a separate brake light circuit from the the turn signal light circuit.
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by: Gary02/10/2013
Dodge
I just installed my trailer wiring harness I purchased from etrailer.com For the do it yourselfer that can trace and figure out which wires are needed to splice into, it is a very good kit. I chose to solder my connections instead of using the supplied crimp connectors. I've seen these connectors corrode after a few years and then you have to eliminate it and fix the connection. Also, I chose to attach the converter to the frame with a heavy duty tie strap instead of using the adhesive pad that is attache to it. The only other thing I might suggest is a self drilling screw to attacht the ground wire. Having said all that, I would highly recommend this Kit. It saved me between $400 and $900 dollars according to the horror stories I've read online. You Guys need to get this product out there, maybe go to some Dodge forums. Good Job.
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by: Jorge S12/08/2021
Product with Good quality
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by: Fred N11/10/2016
2007 Toyota Avalon
The 2 stars are for the lack of ANY correct instructions ( none were in the package, so i relied on the videos published by etrailer) for my 2006 Toyota Avalon . Once i determined the proper hookup the unit itself seems fine . The closest instruction i could find was the video for the 2007 Toyota Avalon . i used it for the instructions. Turns out, it is not correct for the 2006. After several hours of volt and ohm meter readings and swapping cars to verify that my trailer harness wiring was OK , i noticed that the low side of the bulbs for the rear lights were not attached anywhere to a car chassis ground. Then i determined that the white ground wire and lug( car side wiring of the unit) for the 119178 was NOT to be attached to the car chassis ground but to a low side wire in the wiring harness( black and white). Everything worked fine with that correction. I also found the note attached to the red wire confusing as it had different attachment instructions that depended on whether one was using a 2 wire or 3 wire system. Again no description to help me tell what system i had( 3 wire). Instructions and or a schematic would have raised my evaluation to 4 stars( 5 stars being reserved for longtime reliability).
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by: Roger12/02/2021
I'M very satisfy about the servises
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by: John M07/27/2015
2007 Kia Sportage
Installation went Just about as I expected. Working alone it took me about 1 1/2 hours, not counting the wiring harness ( 62 year old guy). I installed one of your hitches several years ago so I knew about what to do. The video was a big help. The only tools needed were a ratchet, screw driver,ramps,and a can of WD40. I left one of the 3 rubber exhaust supports (hangers) in place. It gave some support to the muffler so the pipe wouldn't bend, but everything dropped down low enough slide the hitch into place. 2007 Kia Sportage w/ single exhaust.
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by: Dave R.10/18/2011
Toyota Yaris
The new hitch arrived today, everything was in the box that I ordered. Very Very nice product. I must admit I was kind of expecting a cheap looking hitch. But this is first class stuff. I'll be using it on my Yaris shortly. Rather than spend a bunch of money on a pickup truck. A 4 x 8 trailer will be hauling my home repair products from now on. Also, I will be coming back to "etrailer" for a bike rack to fit the new hitch. I highly recommend "etrailer", with the on-line assistance and very nice products. You can't beat the price either. The local uhaul wanted double the money I spent at "etrailer" to install the hitch and wire it. It took me 25 minutes to install the hitch and about an hour to wire it. (lot's of plastic to remove and reinstall) Thanks again guys......Happy Customer.
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by: Don10/21/2020
Have ordered trailer parts from etrailer in the past for my trailers and such. Now that one of my boys has a trailer of his own we looked to etrailer to outfit his car with a hitch and harness. Have never been disappointed.
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by: Glen10/30/2021
Works great
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by: Francis06/19/2020
Throughout our order, etrailer kept us up to date on it's packing and shipment of the products we ordered, including the tracking number. We received our order quickly (about six days). We ordered the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 75089, and the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit w/ 4-Pole Connector and Circuit Tester - 119178KIT for our 1997 Mercury Villager, an older van with a lot of life still left in it. Both arrived in excellent condition. The next day I installed both items. The Trailer Hitch Receiver took me about an hour. The only problem was getting it angled so I could slip it over the tail pipe, but once up it fit perfectly. Bolts went in nicely, though the space is a bit tight for the tools I owned to tighten them. Still, there was no problem patience did not solve. The video instructions were excellent, and the paper instructions helped me see what direction the washers should go. For the Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit, the video instructions were invaluable. Though I used the tester to be sure, the wiring descriptions and placement were on the money. There were a couple minor issues that were easy to correct. The green wire that goes to the right turn signal is a bit short. Though I could not attach it to the wiring by the connector, there was no problem cutting off the lower wrap and attaching it to the proper wire at the bottom of the bundle. When I hooked it up to my trailer for a test, the break lights did not work. I took off the splice connector for the break wire, and when I did the clip broke. The metal bar that should have cut through the wire jacket did not cut all the way through. However, the kit comes with a spare splice clip. I installed the new clip in the same spot as the old and perfection! I was set. The trailer hitch receiver was a bit heavy, but as long as you can lift some weight on your back there should be no problem (I work a desk job, get little exercise and I am close to 60). I am extremely pleased with the whole experience. The quality appears excellent and I saved $200 to 300 dollars I would have spent at UHaul. That's money I can now use for some fun in our boat!
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by: Jerry06/28/2021
1995 Jeep Cherokee
Nice Products,I Thank You for the fast shipping and service.
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by: Semajp7807/22/2021
2003 Honda Civic
great quality, plan to install this wee kend
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view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Jeep CherokeeIn order to activate the brakes on your trailer with your 1996 Jeep Cherokee you would need to install a 4-way trailer connector, 4 to 7-way trailer connector, and a brake controller. The 4 to 7-way converter your trailer came with would not allow the vehicle to activate all functions of the trailer. For a 4-way trailer connector, I recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter part # 119178KIT. Then for a 4 to 7-way trailer connector, I recommend the Universal Installation...
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view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way and Bypass the Trailer Wiring on a 2003 Ram 2500A lot of people have done what you are looking to do simply because the part they need is fairly pricey and they may have to eventually replace it again. We will need to bypass the trailer wiring on your 2003 Ram 2500 completely so we will need to act as though you have no wiring installed. For your situation you will need to start off by installing a 4-Way Flat connector. We have found Tekonsha to be one of the most reliable electronic manufacturers out there so I recommend going with...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness for 2002 Mazda MiataTrailer wiring harnesses offered for your 2002 Mazda Miata include both passive types like Curt # C56175 and # 119178KIT from TowReady, and also a powered type, part # C59236. A powered harness offers the advantage of providing protection for the car's internal wiring. With a powered harness the actual power that operates the trailer lights comes from the vehicle battery through a separate wire and fuse and does not come through the actual taillight wiring in the car. That wiring just...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Availability for a 1989 Jeep ComancheWe don't have any fit info for trailer wiring for your 1989 Jeep Comanche, but a universal trailer wiring harness like part # 119178KIT would work well since this is also the same harness recommended for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee which is what the Comanche is based off of. This harness comes with a 4-way connector.
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