Tow Bar Wiring Recommendation for a 2007 Jeep Liberty
Published 02/10/2015 >
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Question:
Have a 2007 Jeep Liberty......Is HM 56204 the right brake light kit to tow this vehicle from a motor-home.....It also states that I may need a brake light relay part no 88400...cannot find this part in your inventory..I will be using an axillary brake....how much is the brake light relay........
asked by: Pet E
Expert Reply:
For your 2007 Jeep Liberty the tow bar wiring harness is the # HM56203, the # HM56204 is for the newer generation Liberty that starts in 2008.
To determine if you would also need the brake light relay part # RM-88400 (price at link below) you will need to answer the following questions:
Are you using a supplemental braking system that depresses the brake pedal in your towed car?
No - You do not need a brake light relay.
Yes - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Do the brake lights on your towed car illuminate while the engine is off?
No - You do not need a brake light relay.
Yes - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Do your towed car's brake lights act as both the brake signals and the turn signals?
No - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Yes - Your towed car has a combined lighting system. You will need a brake light relay to ensure proper activation of its signal lights.
Does your towed car have separate brake lights and turn signals?
No - Your towed car has a combined lighting system. You will need a brake light relay.
Yes - Your towed car has a separate lighting system. You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Are you wiring your vehicle with a six-diode kit or a TowDaddy custom wiring harness?
No - You will need a brake light relay to ensure proper activation of your towed car's signal lights.
Yes - You do not need a brake light relay.
I attached a help article on picking out the correct tow bar wiring for a setup for you to check out as well.
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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