Can LED License Plate Light be Wired to Trailer 7-Way and Plugged into a Vehicle 7-Way

Updated 05/26/2017 | Published 05/25/2017

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Question:

Do you see any reason I cannot connect the two wires to the male end of a 7 pin trailer light plug? The light will be only used on a temporary basis when transporting bikes at night. The 7 pin receptacle would be a great source of quick connect power.

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

Yes, you can power and ground the LED license plate light # LPL91CB using the 7-Way trailer connector. The power wire would run to the running light circuit and ground to the ground circuit. If you wanted to wire those up to a trailer-side 7-Way you can use # PK12706. I have included a picture showing the back of a trailer 7-Way where the wires attach. You will need the 11 o'clock position for the power wire and the 7 o'clock position for the ground.

expert reply by: Michael H