Installation Instructions for the Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter

Updated 01/08/2024 | Published 01/06/2024

Question:

curt 56196 when flasher on it flashes tail lights and truck flashing amber turn signals. Trailer should flash like truck amber turn signals ?

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

It sounds like something may have got wired wrong on the Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter # C56196. To install this converter correctly you'll need to:

1. Use the double-sided tape on the
converter to secure it at the rear of the
TOWING vehicle.

2. Connect Yellow Wire (Input) to TOWING
vehicle’s Left Turn/Brake Wire.

3. Connect Green Wire (Input) to TOWING
vehicle’s Right Turn/Brake Wire.

4. Connect Yellow Wire (Output) to TOWED
vehicle’s Left Turn Wire.

5. Connect Green Wire (Output) to TOWED
vehicle’s Right Turn Wire.

6. Connect Red Wire (Output) to TOWED
vehicle’s Brake Wire.

7. Connect White Wire (Ground) to the chassis
of the TOWING vehicle. (TOWED vehicle
connection must include ground.)

If you're still having issues after this, then you likely just have a bad unit and will need to replace it.