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Is The Curt 2 To 3 Wire Tail Light Converter Compatable With LEDs.  

Updated 10/13/2021 | Published 10/04/2021



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Wiring my topper. Do I need to install resistors for wiring rear tail lights regular to LED or does the module I bought C56196 work without them. Because I dont want my brake light to flash.

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Yes, you will need to install resistors like the Optronics Load Resistor for LED Lights - Male PL-3 Plug and Pigtail # ALEDRST1B or the Optronics Load Resistor for LED Lights - Male PL-3 Plug and Female PL-3 Plug # ALEDRST2B.

The Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter # C56196 is not compatible with LED lights and will need resistors.


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