Installing Trailer Lighting Reverse Wire To Add 5 Way Function To 4-Way Flat Connector

Updated 07/03/2017 | Published 07/01/2017

Question:

I purchased the Hopkins 47515 4 flat to 5 flat. I have a 2008 Honda Pilot. The reverse light is in the hatch. Where can I tap into the reverse wire, other than the hatch, so that the trailer surge brakes will respond? What if I dont even make this connection? Am I hurting anything? There is a manual lock out tab on the trailer for use when backing.

asked by: Bill M

Expert Reply:

Since there is a manual lockout, you are not losing anything except for reverse lights is you were to choose to use that feature. If you choose to install the reverse power wire, I recommend tracing the wire from your hatch to its location outside your hatch. You can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test wires for signal. You don't need to start the engine for this feature, just set your parking brake, put the ignition to ACC and shift into reverse.

expert reply by: Jason S