Can I Connect The Hopkins Magnetic Lights To 4-Pin and Still Use Brake Controller

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I have a 2019 Land Rover Discovery with a wired Tekonsha brake controller. Brake controller works fine but lights seem not to be getting enough signal. Can I connect this to the 4 pin outlet while still connecting the trailer to the 7 way in order to have brakes?

asked by: Jose A

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The Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights part # C6304 are designed to be plugged into a 4-pin connector on a towed vehicle. If you want to use these on the vehicle and plug them into the 4-pin on the trailer you would not have the running lights on your trailer. Also it sounds like you are having an issue with the trailer wiring connector on your vehicle anyway if the trailer lights are not lighting up.

I recommend to check the 4-pin wiring on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery for any damaged or frayed wires first. You also want to check the ground of the wiring harness which is usually the most common reason trailer lights do not work. You want to make sure the ground is attached to a clean bare metal surface of the vehicle's frame.

Another reason the lights may not work is the connections have corrosion or bent pins. If you check the trailer connector on the vehicle thoroughly and see rust it can be lightly sanded off with a fine grit sandpaper. If the pins are bent you may need a new connector.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 and Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller w/ Bluetooth #TK94FR are going to be your easiest brake controllers to install on your 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE. Since it sounds…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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 4

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 6

Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

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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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Answer 8

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Answer 9

We can get you everything you need for towing with your 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE. By plastic shield, I believe you are referring to the appearance panel underneath the Sienna, and that will have to trimmed a bit in each of the hitches available for the…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

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Answer 11

Hey John, good question. The app must be running in order for the separate manual override button part #C83HR to work. If your phone is not connected to the controller with the app running, the button will not do anything. I know the connectivity…

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Answer 12

Hey Heidi. To use a Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller item #C51180 on a tow vehicle with only a 4-way connector, you'll need the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation item #ETBC7L. The Curt Echo item #C51180 requires a…

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