Is Power Wire to Battery Needed to Install Wiring Harness on 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Updated 06/11/2019 | Published 06/10/2019

Question:

Good morning. Have installed the wiring harness in the rear of the vehicle. Is the black wire to the battery needed? I assumed the trailer lights would pull power from the tail lights on the Jeep? The small trailer we are pulling does not have brakes only lights. Thanks

asked by: Rob L

Expert Reply:

When installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56406 on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee you will need to route the power wire to the battery of your Jeep. That is how the converter gets power, as opposed to the taillights; the converter is also what protects your vehicle's wiring.

I have added a link to a help article on routing a power wire which I recommend taking a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S