What Circuit Does the Brown Wire of the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness # C59236

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Hi There, i watched your video on installing wiring harness C59236 on the 2010 VW Tiguan. The kit comes with a brown wire, yet there was no mention of this in the video?The brown wire should be for running lights...correct ?

asked by: Steve

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Where did you find an install video for the C59236 on a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan? It's not on our site anywhere, but to answer your question the brown wire is the running light circuit like you mentioned.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have one of two things going wrong on your trailer wiring setup. Either you aren't using the correct circuits when you wired up the Curt Harness part #C59236, or the trailer you are towing has weak grounds and can't handle…

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Answer 2

It's possible that you are drawing too much amperage on the running light circuit of the part #118562 that you installed. The running light circuit can only draw up to 7.5 amps so if you have a lot of running lights/clearance lights on your…

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Answer 3

Although we do not carry the Curt 59146 I can tell you that the red wire connects to the brake light wire on your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. This is a 3 to 2 wire converter so it will combine the brake and turn signals to be compatible with the trailer…

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Answer 4

Yeah, it is definitely a bit to sort through, so I think we can help you out with the right 4-way wiring harness for your 2024 Kia Telluride. We'll start with the easy one, which is if you want to hardwire a 4-way, the model of your Telluride…

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Answer 5

The 4-Way Harness #C55379 for your 2003 Toyota Tacoma is going to use the factory wiring to identify when a function is activated and power the trailer connector. Since you mentioned your truck was converted to LED lights if you factory lighting has…

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Answer 6

Since you have some working functions, but not all, there is usually a problem with the connections themselves or the wires. I recommend checking the trailer wiring for corrosion within the connection made with your new harness. If there is not…

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Answer 7

When installing the #C59236 there is a wire that runs to the vehicle's positive post and there is a wire that needs to be grounded. Failure to do both will result in the harness not working properly. Make sure you have the white wire grounded and…

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Answer 8

You can expect the installation of the #C59236 in the 2023 Palisade video to be almost identical to your 2022 Hyundai Tucson. I'm not sure if the tail light style varies so removal may be a little different but the rest will be the same.

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Curt, manufacturer of the #C59236 wiring harness for the 2011 Kia Sorento. He stated that he has not heard of this problem, but there is a test you can perform to help narrow down the problem. You will need a circuit…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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What Circuit Does the Brown Wire of the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness # C59236

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