Does Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118449 Require Same Ground Wire as Curt Does

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I noticed this Tekonsha kit doesnt have the spare white ground wire that the curt kit has to attach to the exposed post by the front panel under the dash. Is the lack of ground wire in this kit make it inferior or why does curt kit has it but not this one? Just wondering why ground is present on one kit but not on Tekonsha ?

asked by: Dan

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In general we've found that the Tekonsha trailer wiring harnesses like part # 118449 are more reliable than the Curt's so I would highly recommend this harness. It does not need as much of a ground as the Curt does but it still functions just fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Both Curt wiring harness #C56217 and TowReady #118449 are fits for the 2015 Toyota Highlander without the factory tow package. They differ in their maximum current output capability. The Curt harness has a maximum output of 3-amps per stop/turn…

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Answer 2

I went to the warehouse and took a look at the Command Performance Double Tail Light, part #CE86FR. Each of these assemblies has 20 LEDs. With high illumination this assembly would have a draw around .17 amps and at low illumination that draw would…

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Answer 3

Hey Arturo, thanks for reaching out. That symptom usually points to a ground problem in the rear lighting circuit. When a ground is weak or missing, the current tries to find a path back through other bulbs. That is why everything flashes together…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have a bad ground connection. If all ground connections are not making good contact to bare metal, when the brake pedal is pressed and the tail lights are on, the increased amperage draw will make this problem show up. You will…

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Answer 5

You could have defective lights or there is a wiring issue on the trailer. This could be related to the type of wiring that is on the trailer. If you have a 4-Way connector on the trailer but it has 5 wires coming out of the back of it, then that is…

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Answer 6

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56217 is a fit for a 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited without the factory tow package, though it will not be able to connect to a 4-round connector. What you would need to…

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Answer 7

So everything is operating normally until you turn on the headlights, right? This is a classic case of a poor ground connection. Things will work fine until the running lamps are activated, which pulls more amps through the system. If there's a…

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The first thing I would check is the small fuse that is part of the converter box wiring for harness #118449. If that fuse is loose or blown the whole harness will not work. And if it is blown it is possible that a short on the trailer caused it to…

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Answer 9

The maximum amp rating for the T-One Wiring Harness are as follows: Maximum stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps), Max. tail lights: (4.2 amps). This rating is even with the hot lead pulling power directly from the battery. For your application, you…

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Answer 10

Thank you for your recent purchase from etrailer. There are several possibilities for the trailer lighting issue you are having. First, I suggest you test the trailer that has the 7-way connector, either by connecting it to another vehicle with a…

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Answer 11

The 2057 and 1157 bulbs are interchangeable with the difference being the brightness. The 1157 is just slightly brighter than the 2057. For a replacement 1157 we have the #A1157B which would work great and would be your best option.

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Answer 12

Good news! I can help you pick out the correct hitch and wiring for your 2008 Toyota Highlander that will be compatible with your LED trailer lights. The trailer hitch that I recommend for your 2008 Toyota Highlander is the #75726, because of the…

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