Load Resistors for LED-Light Trailer Towed by 2017 Audi Q7 with Factory 7-Way
Updated 01/31/2017 | Published 01/30/2017
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Question:
I have a 2017 Audi Q7 with the factory towing package with the 7 pin connector. My trailer is a Vanguard Tube Boat Trailer with LED lights using a 5 pin flat connector Surge brakes with reversing solenoid. Will I run into the lamp out issue or has this been resolved with the newer vehicles? What adapter would work for converting the 7 pin Audi to the 5 pin flat trailer plug? Thanks.
asked by: Marco
Expert Reply:
I cannot speak for Audi in terms of any progress they've made with the compatibility of their OEM wiring with LED-equipped trailers, but we do offer the Tow Ready adapter # C35FR you referenced. This will carry your lighting and reverse lockout signals in the 5-pole format. If this does not work for you the other option is to wire in load resistors in front of each LED light on the trailer.
Load resistors like # DI34ZR can mimic the electrical characteristics of standard power-hungry incandescent lights and allow vehicle wiring to operate properly with LED trailer lights.
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7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Universal Fit
- 7 Blade to 4 Flat
- 7 Blade to 5 Flat
- Plug Only
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