Hopkins HM40975-11998 Trailer Connector - What Is The White Wire For?
Updated 12/10/2024 | Published 12/09/2024
Question:
Vehicle is 2021 chevy colorado. The video wasnt quite clear on the wiring. The black wire on the Vehicle is ground. It isnt used on my trailer connection to the truck I have an extra white wire. Does this go to a frame ground with a bolt or screw?
asked by: Mel S
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Hopkins HM40975-11998 Trailer Connector Wires
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Expert Reply:
Hey Mel, thanks for reaching out. You are exactly right. The white wire with the ring terminal is the ground. Grab a self-tapping screw and ground it to the frame. Make sure you ground to good clean metal with no corrosion or paint.
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Jesse M
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7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- 7 Blade
- Plug Only
- Hopkins
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Mel
12/10/2024
Thanks, the black on the truck (ground) isn't used, i assumed. Mel