Installing 7 Blade Trailer Side Connector

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I am cutting off the old connector from my trailer and I have to wire a new connector which is a hopkin trailer connector 7 blade nite glow, it is going to be pluged into a 2018 nissan titan sv, I wired it the way I thought it goes but not working.....

asked by: Jose R

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The Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Trailer Connector with Nite-Glow - Trailer End # HM48502 will connect to your trailer wiring based on the function and pin locations of the attached photo. I've also attached an article to further assist with the trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jason S

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