Hitch install
07-22-2005, 10:29 AM
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Hitch install
Before I start splicing wires for the trailer lights, I thought I'd ask if anyone has any tips. Are there any plug & play units out there? I'd hate to splice wires and later find out that it could've been done without any permanent modifications.
Anything else I should watch out for?
Anything else I should watch out for?
07-22-2005, 10:46 AM
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Here's some info I copied from a thread back when I was installing mine. Seemed straight forward enough.
To connect trailer lights you will need to adapt the 5-wire taillight system in the S2000 to the 4-wire system used in domestic vehicles and trailers. The S2000 has separate turn signal and brake light bulbs whereas the trailer has a single bulb for both purposes. This conversion requires the use of an adapter or electronic power converter. Adapters are less expensive and easy to install. Power converters offer additional protection for sensitive automobile circuitry and can handle more current load than adapters, but are more expensive and more difficult to install. Here is a good reference on which to use: http://www.bageco.com/wiringinfo.htm
From an auto parts distributor such as Discount Auto Parts, Pep Boys, etc.
Hoppy (Hopkins Mfg. Co.) Universal Taillight Adapter with 4-way flat connector
Part #46155 25.00
-OR-
Hoppy (Hopkins Mfg. Co.) Electronic Taillight Power Converter
Part #46255 45.00
The installation is basically the same for both, except that when using an adapter, the power to run the trailer lights is tapped directly from the vehicle wiring, whereas when using a power converter an additional fused, heavy gauge power line from the battery provides trailer light power. In either case, the easiest place to tap into the vehicle wiring is from the harness next to the left taillight assembly. Open up the plastic loom to expose the vehicle wiring. Tap the trailer running light wire into the red/black wire (red wire with black stripe) (p. 22-59). The brake lights are connected to the white/black wire (p. 22-62). The green/red wire activates the left turn signal and the green/yellow wire activates the right turn signal (p. 22-75). Connect the white ground wire to the conveniently located ground stack.
Mount the adapter/power converter against the sheet metal with double-stick tape and route the 4-pin flat connector to the exterior of the vehicle through the trunk vent opening.
To connect trailer lights you will need to adapt the 5-wire taillight system in the S2000 to the 4-wire system used in domestic vehicles and trailers. The S2000 has separate turn signal and brake light bulbs whereas the trailer has a single bulb for both purposes. This conversion requires the use of an adapter or electronic power converter. Adapters are less expensive and easy to install. Power converters offer additional protection for sensitive automobile circuitry and can handle more current load than adapters, but are more expensive and more difficult to install. Here is a good reference on which to use: http://www.bageco.com/wiringinfo.htm
From an auto parts distributor such as Discount Auto Parts, Pep Boys, etc.
Hoppy (Hopkins Mfg. Co.) Universal Taillight Adapter with 4-way flat connector
Part #46155 25.00
-OR-
Hoppy (Hopkins Mfg. Co.) Electronic Taillight Power Converter
Part #46255 45.00
The installation is basically the same for both, except that when using an adapter, the power to run the trailer lights is tapped directly from the vehicle wiring, whereas when using a power converter an additional fused, heavy gauge power line from the battery provides trailer light power. In either case, the easiest place to tap into the vehicle wiring is from the harness next to the left taillight assembly. Open up the plastic loom to expose the vehicle wiring. Tap the trailer running light wire into the red/black wire (red wire with black stripe) (p. 22-59). The brake lights are connected to the white/black wire (p. 22-62). The green/red wire activates the left turn signal and the green/yellow wire activates the right turn signal (p. 22-75). Connect the white ground wire to the conveniently located ground stack.
Mount the adapter/power converter against the sheet metal with double-stick tape and route the 4-pin flat connector to the exterior of the vehicle through the trunk vent opening.
07-22-2005, 11:14 AM
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Thanks, I had found that thread earlier, but I didn't bookmark it, and I couldn't find it again since the search feature went down.
For those that have hitches, did you go with an adapter or converter? I don't know what the load rating is for this wiring, and I don't want to blow a fuse when the brake lights come on.
For those that have hitches, did you go with an adapter or converter? I don't know what the load rating is for this wiring, and I don't want to blow a fuse when the brake lights come on.
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