Load Resistors to Allow Wiring Harness to Operate with LED Trailer Lights

Updated 04/02/2020 | Published 03/17/2016

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Load Resistor Kit for LED Turn Signals - 50 Watts - 6 Ohm - Qty 2

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Question:

I PURCHASES WIRING KIT FROM U. FORD SAYS I CANT HOOK UP LED LIGHTS WITH THIS KI C56218, I THINK FORD IS FULL OF IT.FORD SAYS LED LIGHTS CAN NOT BE CONNECYED TO TRAILOR. CAN U HELP ME

asked by: Larrybeck

Expert Reply:

LED type trailer lights use very little power, about one-tenth the amount required by standard incandescent light bulbs. This can cause some wiring systems to not "see" the trailer lights because their current draw is so low. In some cases a wiring harness may not function correctly if used with LED lights unless a load resistor is installed at each LED light unit.

We offer 2-piece ceramic load resistor kit # DI34ZR which will allow your harness to operate properly with LED trailer lights. You'll install one resistor at each LED light.

expert reply by: Adam R

Dave

3/15/2020

I’m looking for a flat four wire plug/assembly with built in resistors for the led lights on my trailer.Do you have them or know where to get them?

Jacob H.

3/17/2020

We do not have a trailer wiring harness for the trailer side that has resistors built in for LED lights. We have resistors that you can wire in separately that work great. They are # P230004A-2 and you will have to wire them into the right and left tail light signals.

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Accessories-and-Parts/Putco/P230004A-2.html

Serg

4/1/2020

I have these setup on my 14 Sienna. Will the load resistors interfere with a trailer wiring harness T-connector 4 pole that Im about to buy from here?