Converting European 7 Way on Trailer to Work with US 4 Way on Lexus GX460
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Thanks for the pictures! Since your trailer is currently equipped with a European style 7-way connector and your Lexus has a US style connector, you will need to cut off the connector on your trailer and install a US style like the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector, # W787268, along with Tail Light Converter, # 118158. You will need to start by wiring the tail light converter to the 4-way connector, color for color. The next step will be to wire the output end of the converter to the wiring on your trailer. Green to the right turn circuit, red to the stop light circuit, and yellow to the left turn circuit. Now you have a connector which is compatible with the 4-way on your Lexus. Please keep in mind that the converter box should be protected from the elements so using a junction box like part # PK52249 would be a great idea.
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Expert Reply:
Thanks for the pictures!
Since your trailer is currently equipped with a European style 7-way connector and your Lexus has a US style connector, you will need to cut off the connector on your trailer and install a US style like the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector, # W787268, along with Tail Light Converter, # 118158.
You will need to start by wiring the tail light converter to the 4-way connector, color for color. The next step will be to wire the output end of the converter to the wiring on your trailer. Green to the right turn circuit, red to the stop light circuit, and yellow to the left turn circuit. Now you have a connector which is compatible with the 4-way on your Lexus.
Please keep in mind that the converter box should be protected from the elements so using a junction box like part # PK52249 would be a great idea.
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Dan
3/7/2015
Thanks for the pictures! Since your trailer is currently equipped with a European style 7-way connector and your Lexus has a US style connector, you will need to cut off the connector on your trailer and install a US style like the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector, # W787268, along with Tail Light Converter, # 118158. You will need to start by wiring the tail light converter to the 4-way connector, color for color. The next step will be to wire the output end of the converter to the wiring on your trailer. Green to the right turn circuit, red to the stop light circuit, and yellow to the left turn circuit. Now you have a connector which is compatible with the 4-way on your Lexus. Please keep in mind that the converter box should be protected from the elements so using a junction box like part # PK52249 would be a great idea.