Adapter Availability 13 Pin European to 4-Way US Trailer Connector
Updated 01/07/2016 | Published 01/06/2016
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Question:
Hello, I have an 2005 Audi Allroad. It has a 13 pin receptacle. I have access to a 13 pin to 7 pin adapter. How do I connect a standard 4 pin trailer? Would the PK12742 work? The European wiring separates the Turn and Brake, and they need to be combined to connect to a 4 pin. Does the PK12742 contain a 3-2 converter to combine the Turn and Brake? Thanks.
asked by: Karim
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately we do not have an adapter to go from a European 13-way trailer connector to a U.S. style 4-way trailer connector. European trailers typically have separate brake light and turn signal circuits, but U.S. trailers use a combined wiring system that use one wire for the turn signals and brake lights.
You could make an adapter using a universal 4-way flat tail light converter like part # C56175, but you would need to find a European trailer side 13-way connector that can be rewired. Simply connect the blunt cut wires from the # C56175 to the corresponding pins on the 13-way connector. The functions of the wires from the Tow Ready converter are listed below.
Red Wire - Brake Lights
Yellow Wire - Left Turn Signal
Green Wire - Right Turn Signal
Brown Wire - Tail Lights/Running Lights
White Wire - Ground
