7-Way 2014 Audi Q5 Adapter for Extra Backup Lights to be Activated
Updated 08/20/2025 | Published 08/14/2025
Question:
Your are supposed to be the best in the country, so heres my problem. Im looking for a magic trailer adapter. My car is a 2014 Audi Q5 with the factory 7 pin trailer connector in it. Unfortunately, Audi does not simply leave this powered on unless it detects a trailer is plugged in. I just want a plug, or even a 4-wire adapter, that I can leave plugged in all of the time, which will turn on extra backup lights when I am in reverse. Will ANY of your adapters do this? Thank you.
asked by: Jared
Expert Reply:
Hey Jared, thanks for reaching out!
It's not magic, but we do have the Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass # 20142 which essentially puts more of a load on the 7-Way of your 2014 Audi Q5 to ensure it reads properly when something is connected to your 7-Way.
Are your backup lights hardwired in, or do you have them plugged into your factory 7-Way?
Jared
8/19/2025
John, one question that someone brought up in a forum. If this adapter is plugged in, will the car put itself in trailer mode all the while it is plugged in? Or do you have a solution that would allow the car to remsun in normal mode, just allowing the extra backup or other lights to work? Thank you.
Jared
8/19/2025
Right now, my auxiliary backup lights are not hooked up. I'd planned to use the factory 7-pin trailer connector but if you have an adapter that fits that, or something "more elegant" that I can tap in internally, I'm open to that option!