Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit w/ 4-Pole Connector and Circuit Tester

by: phil w07/04/2017

2001 Honda Civic

great product the video was very helpful 401572

What directions? 386664

The hitch it self was excellent and the service was real good. The wiring kit came with no directions. The stuff online for it was not that good. It all did work out well but it took time and the weather was not nice. It should have said universal wiring and I would not cared. Next time I'll be more careful. This is a good company to deal with. This is the first complaint I've ever had. 366250

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. 214621

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. 25760

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. 342774

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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! 107136

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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. 65616

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). 315613

I would not say this was an "easy" install, but for the significant savings in cost of an OEM harness it was worth it. The OEM harness had to be installed by running from front to back under the drivers so the time involved may be a wash. Buyers need to understand this unit must be installed by tapping into the existing rear lights by opening up the driver and passenger side panels in the rear compartment (next to the spare tire wheel well). If you do not want to mount the "harness box" inside the spare tire compartment, there is a great place behind the driver side panel, however, you will have to lengthen the right turn signal wire (green) to reach the right light. I ran the 4 plug trailer harness through the license plate rubber plug by cutting a slit in the plug and running the 4 wire set through it. The bumper will have to be removed (don't have to take off bumper cover) by removing the 2 screws on each side of the bumper. Depending on how you route the harness through the metal bumper frame that is now exposed, and how long of a tag end you want, you may have to lengthen the 4 wire set with a splice, I did. You may be able to avoid any splice by mounting in the spare tire compartment. Trailer lights are bright, no dimming at all. 41083

Works great. Instructions for the kit are adequate. Unfortunately, finding the wiring diagram for a Canadian X-Trail was a bit of an adventure. Good luck!! 641499

by: STEPHANE DUGUAY05/12/2019

Just great I have no bad comments to do at all, everything is fine Thank you guys! 641239

Pretty simple to install and works grea t! 639518

So far so good...Had a little trouble finding directions for splicing in the the tail lights to the car but other than that, got it done and looks good. 638784

by: R. Fresco04/27/2019

excellent product, works as it should 635484

by: Albert s Plumbing04/19/2019

Received my Ford Van trailer hitch on time. Holes all lined up and only took a short time to install. Thanks again !!!! 633189

Wiring does what it’s supposed to, but most of the wires are relatively short, especially the green wire, making installation tricky. Also, the blue connectors aren’t great. Since the wires are only just long enough, it’s impossible to use these t-connectors. I ended up soldering the wires. 612504

by: Skip09/20/2018

great product , works perfect, easy to install .. would buy another 567003

by: Colin08/30/2018

Working well one year later. 559643

Medium degree installation for this product. I suggest watching the video a few times prior to installing. You may need extra equipment like screws, braided write, and zip ties. 550245

Everything was very easy and worked fine after putting together. Thanks. 550084

Excellent. Fits great. Arrived very fast. Would recommend. 542841

by: Ric07/17/2018

2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

haven't installed...disappointed it is not plug and go. 542729

by: Harvey07/05/2018

Did the job as described--- in lieu of using the connectors I soldered the wires ( I'm sure the connector would work fine)-- everything functioned-- would purchase again... harness has bee in place for over 10,000 kms. 538295

Easily installed in my Hyundai Elantra hatchback. The tester is paramount to this device. After installing make sure you test the actual hitch connector to make sure everything is working before you put all the car back together. My running lights did not have a solid connection, but luckily the kit came with an extra quick splicer, so it was easily slipped in. Everything appears to be working good. The installation video on a similar car was a huge help. 525324

The 119178KIT works well no problem with the installation. The only suggestion I have is to include the wiring diagram with the unit. However I did find it on the etrailer website so no big problem. 519749

This turned my seperate turn and brake lights into the standard combined brake and turn flat 4 set-up. 517895

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Received as needed gift for VW golf. 515625

by: Jason05/30/2018

2007 Kia Sportage

Works great! Easy to install! 513936

by: Michael05/13/2018

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Works great, easy to install. 508322

by: Nate04/16/2018

2000 Saturn L Series

No problems. Works great. 497110

Fast delivery 461402

Good support, quick delivery, very refr eshing! 459663

fast and great 453218

Product was very easy to install and the video that etrailer has on youtube answered any questions i might have. 450321

by: Christian11/07/2017

1999 Honda Civic

Easy to install on my 1999 Civic Coupe HX and works very well. 449804

by: Robert K11/05/2017

Arrived in two days,product was as described, wires were able in length worked like a charm for the last year. Yes I would purchase it again. 449174

Works like it should, but loses a star because the splice pieces are not the best. Make sure to use electrical tape around them so they stay connected. 433824

by: Dave Socha08/06/2017

Great product, easy installation 420029

by: Andrew B.07/25/2017

2003 Acura RSX

Easy to install, video on the website for my car was helpful 410419

by: larry gray07/14/2017

installed on 2002 motorhome...still working great 405960

by: Glen07/05/2017

2008 Volkswagen City Golf

Trailer wiring and voltage box for VW. Worked great 401719

by: Nelson H.07/01/2017

Installation was straightforward and went without any problems. The unit works well. The only thing that could be improved is the length of the right turn signal wire. Having to splice another piece on to make the wire long enough was a pain. Otherwise it is a good buy and a good product. 400975

by: HENRY T06/17/2017

1992 Volvo 240 Series

Decent product. Easy to connect with the included parts. Perfect march for my 25yr old Volvo wagon. thanks! 395204

I'm really happy with the purchasing experience. The customer service team helped me with the different options, they sent me the right products and made sure I received my hitch and wires. I'll buy more products such a bike rack and other towing accessories. 389349

by: Val K05/25/2017

The plug is weak, corrodes badly, but biggest issue is that after a few months half the bulbs on passenger side when out, they still work, but one fixture has burned leds 384933

Nice setup 377869

Excellent. Makes an otherwise tedious task of integrating wiring a piece of cake. 375677

Bought this 3 years ago for another car with no problems. Just traded cars so ordered another. john c 372425

by: JAson S04/06/2017

1995 Honda Civic

All good 363475