How To Tell If a 2004 Nissan Xterra Has a Pre-Wired Plug For a 4-Way Trailer Connector

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I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra it did not come from factory with a trailer hitch will it still have the plug to plug this into

asked by: Claude S

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If your 2004 Nissan Xterra did not come with a trailer hitch then most likely it would not have came with the plug for the trailer wiring harness either but you can check this pretty easily by just taking a look under the bumper on the driver side for the four pin connector which you can see in the attached video. If you have this then great, you can use the Tow Package Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118244 for a plug and play install but if you do not you would need to use the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter part # 119178KIT which does require splicing.

If you don't already have a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13183.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Sounds like you are wanting to hardwire a 4-way to the trailer wiring harness on your vehicle. The only way to know the function is to test the wires with a tester like part #PTW2993 like what you see in the video I attached a link to. Since the…

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Answer 2

The Tow Package Vehicle Wiring Harness #118244 that you referenced is designed to fit 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra's so it should work well on your 2002 model. I attached an install video for this product for you to check out also.

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have the 17 inch spare tire on your 2001 Nissan Xterra. The Curt trailer hitch, #13183, will fit if the vehicle has the 17 inch spare. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you will be doing some…

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Answer 4

If you get under the 2002 Nissan Xterra and find the connector that you see in the install video for the #118244 you would need first test it with a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 to see if the pins are active when you apply turn signals on your…

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Answer 5

For your 2002 Nissan Xterra, you will only need a 4-Way for brake, turn, and running light functions. A 5-pole would add reverse lights which are not legally required on a trailer. The best thing to do is to get the plug and adapter (if needed) that…

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Answer 6

If you have the connector behind the bumper, your Xterra could already have an active tow package. Use a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 on the sockets of the existing plug to see if its functional. Have a helper activate the right turn, left turn,…

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Answer 7

Yes, all of our trailer hitches come with the installation mounting hardware. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Xterra Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #75107. In addition to the trailer hitch, you will need the ball mount, pin and clip or lock,…

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Answer 8

You can have a combination 4-pole and 7-way RV-style trailer socket on your 2001 Nissan Xterra. What you will do is first install a 4-pole (if you do not already have one) and then convert that to a combination 4-pole/7-way using our #ETBC7 kit. If…

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Answer 9

According to Cruiser Accessories, their #CR76200 Tuf Flat license plate shield is designed to work with a license plate frame, so it'll work just fine with your existing frame. If you don't already have mounting screws, you can use the…

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Answer 10

For a great way to attach your #118540 to your 2013 Ford Explorer, I recommend the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat #18144 along with the no-drill mounting bracket #18136 for a drill-free solution. I went ahead and attached videos that shows you the…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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How To Tell If a 2004 Nissan Xterra Has a Pre-Wired Plug For a 4-Way Trailer Connector

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