Finding Trailer Wiring Install Connector for 2020 Subaru Outback for Tekonsha Trailer Wiring

Published 03/10/2020

Question:

Thank you for your reply. I finally got to what I think is the right set of wires, however, plug (or I should say plugs) don't match the one provided with the tekonsha harness. I have attached photos of the two plugs that were taped in the described location. Do I need to purchase a different wiring harness?

asked by: Joshua W

Expert Reply:

Sounds like you did find it. We've heard the trailer wiring harness the 2020 Subaru Outback has for installing the # 118467 can be buried a bit and that you have to reach pretty far back to get it so based on what you described you have found it.

I attached an install video link to this page that shows how we found it on a similar 2019 Outback. Here's text from a review we got from a customer detailing their experience finding the harness as well:

"The only problem I had was in "finding" the wiring from the driver's side of the rear compartment. I removed all of the loose styrofoam and other parts that were in the way. This went easily and according to the directions. Retrieving the wire from under the carpet/sound-proofing above the wheel well was the only difficult part. Because the car was new and I didn't want to damage the fabric glued to the body, I reviewed the Video and even went to my dealership to be sure I had not over-looked a step. With my big hands, I was finally able to reach and pull out the wire and plug in the harness without any damage to the sound barrier or wires. The rest was easy."

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joshua W.

3/10/2020

Jameson C.

3/10/2020

I sent the picture you sent in to Tekonsha and they stated they are not the correct ones: I never want a customer to have to tear apart a vehicle more than we expect, but I will mention we have had a couple of customers tell us they removed the drivers side interior trim panel and located in various areas. We have a customer that said the plug was found closer to the taillight area behind drivers side interior panel and another customer that says up near the window or rear interior panel.