2009 Frontier XE Trailer Running Lamps Not Working After C55441 Trailer Wiring Harness Installed

Updated 10/17/2019 | Published 10/16/2019

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Question:

When they installed the hitch they also installed a curt #55441. Things seemed fine when I left the installer but was stopped on my way home and told I had no tail lights. Turns and brake work fine. I checked the brown wire and it has no power. Can you help with what I need. Trailer is an older Pequea utility with no brakes.

asked by: Kerry C

Expert Reply:

There are two different Curt options for trailer wiring for your 2009 Frontier, # C55441 for vehicles that have the tow package and # C56225 for vehicles that do not. Both use the same pigtail with the 4-pin trailer connector that installs at the rear of the vehicle, but if you install the C55441 on a vehicle that doesn't have the tow package, the running lamps and the 12-volt accessory circuit will not work.

Long story short, you need the # C56225 that includes the jumper harness and the relays that install behind the kick panel in the passenger side footwell as shown in the video I've linked for you.

expert reply by: Mike L