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2013 Hyundai Genesis
Hopkins Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
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Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 46365
- Universal Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Converter
- Hopkins
This kit converts your vehicle's lighting system to match that of your trailer's. Includes a 4-way flat, 57" harness, wire taps, and a power wire that pulls power directly from your battery.
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)
- Ensures that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Avoids overloading your vehicle's electrical system by connecting directly to your battery
- Power wire and fuse kit included
- Designed with safety in mind
- Guards against electrical shorts and mis-wire situations
- Splices into your vehicle's wiring with the included quick-splice connectors
- Color-coded wires ease installation
- Includes durable, molded-rubber, female output socket with protective dust cover
Specs:
- Application: vehicles with 2-wire or 3-wire electrical systems
- 4-Way harness length: 57"
- Splice-in wire length:
- Brown, red, yellow: 11"
- Green: 72"
- Ground wire length: 11"
- Power wire length: 20'
- Maximum amperage: 8 amps per circuit
- Wire gauge: 14
- 90-Day limited warranty
Do I Need A Tail Light Converter?
Some vehicles operate on a 3-wire system, wherein the brake signal and the turn signals run on separate wires to illuminate different lights. (Typically, these vehicles have amber turn signals.) But most trailers run on a 2-wire system, which means the brake and turn signals travel along a single wire. You'll notice that, on your trailer, the brake light will flash for the turn signals.
If your vehicle operates on a 3-wire system, it will need to be converted so it will be compatible with the wiring system of your trailer. This is where a tail light converter comes into play. This converter lets you combine the brake and turn signal functions of your vehicle so they run on a single wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights.
Powered by Your Battery
This converter won't overload or cause damage to your system because it pulls power straight from your vehicle's battery. So you can be sure that your trailer lights will activate no matter what type of bulbs your vehicle has - or your trailer, for that matter.
Converter Wiring Configuration
| Wire Color | Wire Function |
|---|---|
| Green | Right turn |
| Brown | Tail lights and parking |
| Red (small) | Brake |
| Red (large) | Battery power |
| White | Ground |
| Yellow | Left turn |
Powered Tail Light Converter Installation
This kit comes with all the wiring you'll need to convert your vehicle's lighting system to match your trailer's. The powered converter box has splice-in wires on one end and a harness with a 4-way flat vehicle-end connector on the other. It also comes with a power wire that will connect to your battery so your electrical system doesn't get overloaded.
To begin the installation, use a circuit tester (sold separately) to double-check the function of each wire on your vehicle's tail light wiring harness. The color/function of the splice-in wires on this converter may not match the color/function of those on your vehicle, so you'll want to be sure to check all of the wire functions first. Once you've figured out the functions of your vehicle's wiring, use the included quick-splice connectors to connect the corresponding wires on the trailer connector. Quick-splices, or "wire taps," offer a quick way to make connections without you having to strip and twist wires. Just place the wires in one of the taps and snap the cover down.
Using double-sided tape, stick the converter box to a flat surface inside your vehicle near the tail lights. It's helpful to clean the surface first so the tape can adhere fully.
Once the converter box is spliced in, you need to run the power wire up to your battery. Be sure to remove the fuse before connecting anything so you don't blow it! You can put it back in once everything has been installed. To hook up to your battery, you'll need to disconnect the negative cable from your battery and attach the power wire to the positive terminal with the included ring terminal.
Find a raw, unpainted metal surface to use as a grounding point and secure the white ground wire using the self-tapping screw. Cleaning the surface before securing the white wire will ensure the converter is fully grounded. If you have a 2-wire system, the red brake wire will need to be grounded as well. You can do that in the same way, using an extra ring terminal (sold separately). Finally, secure the converter wires to your vehicle using included cable ties.
Quick Tip:
- Butt connectors - especially heat-shrink ones - provide the most secure, longest-lasting connection, so we'd recommend you grab a few and swap them out for the quick-splices in this kit.
- Use a circuit tester on the plug terminals once the harness is installed to make sure everything's working. There's nothing worse than figuring out that you have a bad ground or a faulty connection right before you're about to hit the road.
- Be sure to put a little bit of dielectric grease on the 4-way plug to protect the terminals from dirt, grime, and corrosion.
46365 Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness with Vehicle End 4-Pole Connector and Powered Converter - 57" Long
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2006 - 2012 Honda Civic Coupe - Si models
- 1999 - 2005 Honda Civic Hatchback
- 2006 - 2011 Honda Civic Sedan - Si and Hybrid
- 1998 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat
- 1995 - 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
- 2005 - 2006 Scion xA
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Customer Reviews
Hopkins Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit - 46365
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (17 Customer Reviews)
This kit converts your vehicle's lighting system to match that of your trailer's. Includes a 4-way flat, 57" harness, wire taps, and a power wire that pulls power directly from your battery.by: Frankie A01/24/2015
Works PERFECTLY! Plenty of wire. everything I needed to convert my trailer hookup for LED lights. Beats paying $109.00 for the other guys converter! This is my 3rd purchase from Etrailer & I can't say enough about their quality service! I'd buy here before anywhere else!
by: Bill B07/27/2017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
I bought the converter box with a hitch for my Sprinter. It was easy to install and works fine. It did not interfere with the MB lighting system monitor, and functions flawlessly. Highly recommend the Converter and etrailer.
Bill B.
7/27/2018
Everything is still working as it should. So glad I saved the money and went with your product.
by: MIKE C08/01/2019
This product worked perfect for one day. The second day we used it connected to a trailer it melted and almost caught on fire. I have not found any of these light adapters that work for more than a week but this one almost caught on fire.
Victoria B.
8/8/2019
If you are consistently having issues with tail light converters, it sounds like there may be a short somewhere on your trailer or vehicle that is overloading the system. To check for a short, it is a good idea to check all of the wires running from your lights to the converter. Make sure they are not frayed or damaged and allowing the wires to touch bare metal on your trailer or vehicle. If you find any damage, replace or repair the wire to stop this wire short. Also, this converter does have a comparatively high amp rating at 8 amps per function. This amp rating would allow for more heat to build up in the unit before melting the circuits inside the converter.
by: Doug09/04/2018
For years I had trouble with my trailer lights working properly until I installed this wiring harness kit. Having the hot wire come from the battery all the way back to the converter made all the difference. Now I can confidently plug in any variety of trailers and know that the lights will work the first time without any fussing around. This was definitely a great investment for my vehicle.
by: CJb 306/17/2017
2008 Audi A3
I did this install at the same time with the hitch. Several steps are worth doing only once since a couple of panel and turn signals are out already. Goggle helped with some steps that were specific to my Audi A-3.
by: Mike V01/10/2018
1999 Toyota 4Runner
Purchased this product for my 99 Toyota 4runner after the stock unit quit working.
I have towed a trailer many times and unit still works perfectly.
by: Sprinter Wiring Harness09/09/2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
I appreciate your prompt shipping as I needed the product failrly quickly. I especially like the videos that are available on YouTube that demonstrate the installation from start to finish. It works and works well !
by: Charles Blanchard07/21/2014
It's great to have a company like etrailer .
I will be telling all my friends about etrailer
Charlie B
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by: Donald 11/15/2020
etrailer is a great company! My orders always arrive on time, and I've never had a problem with items I've ordered.
by: Rick05/26/2016
Was easy to install and is working well so far
by: Patrick L.10/01/2016
Customer support was very helpful in specifying all the components needed for our project.After the order was placed all the items were received quickly!
by: Gary B06/11/2014
fast service excellant product
by: Rodrigo05/06/2018
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
all in time thanks
by: David K.03/01/2012
Very good service and quick to make sure i would get it when i needed it.
by: David 09/12/2022
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Frankie A.
1/24/2016
Hi Installed my converter on a 98 Valkyrie w a CSC Trike kit on it. Ive converted ALL the lights to LED and connected to a Harbor Freight trailer w/ LEDS. Works GREAT! Im having a small problem with trailer turn signals at the moment, but that is a wiring problem on MY part! I WILL continue to purchase product from etrailer! Fast response, shipping and product assistance! Wonderful!