Flat-Tow Wiring for a 1988 Suzuki Samurai with Combined and Separate Signals

Updated 05/24/2018 | Published 05/23/2018

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Question:

I have a Ready Brake surge type tow bar to pull a Samurai with custom bumper and lights. I have 4 lights, the outside lights are brake and turn signal and the inside lights are brake only. My tow bar has a mechanical brake actuator. If I wire the brake lights from the RV how will that interface with the Samurai brake light system? What kit would you recommend? I currently use a magnetic light kit but would like to get away from that.

asked by: Tim

Expert Reply:

The way your 1988 Suzuki Samurai is currently setup, you have both combined and separate lighting systems. The combined system means the stop and turn signals are on the same circuit whereas the separate lighting system means the stop and turn signals are on a different circuit. You would need to either choose the separate or combined lighting circuits in order to attach to the RV's wiring.

The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 has everything you need to accomplish this as it will accept both separate and combined signals. However, if you choose to run separate signals you will also need part # 118158 and part # RM-792.

expert reply by: Conner L