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Need help: wiring my truck for trailer #209366
01/31/09 03:16 PM
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I'm wiring my truck (92 Dakota) for pulling a trailer. I won't be using trailer brakes because it's just a small utility trailer.
I've got a 6 way plug that I'm using. I've found a wiring diagram online, but I'm confused about a couple things. The truck previously had a plug wired in, but was removed at some point. All the spliced in wires are still there though.
I've got three wires on the truck.
Wire 1 is hot when: left turn, headlight, brake
Wire 2 is hot when: right turn, brake
Wire 3 is never hot, but shows resistance. I'm assuming this is ground.
I'm confused because the wiring diagram I've got shows a separate wire for tail lights.
I'll keep googling, but any help is much appreciated. Thank you!

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: Dartslantsix] #209367
01/31/09 04:02 PM
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maybe here
http://www.autozone.com/addVehicleId,1755702/initialAction,repairGuide/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528007154c


try copy and paste the link. I don't know if it will help

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Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: snuggles] #209368
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Okay, the wire I thought was ground is not. That may be my tail light wire, but the splice has gone bad. I'll get back with more info.

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: Dartslantsix] #209369
01/31/09 10:11 PM
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If those are the cheezy piggy back splices, you might want to remove and repair first, then do it right.

http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm#Chrysler%20/%20Dodge%20/%20Plymouth

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: Dartslantsix] #209370
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Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: Dartslantsix] #209371
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Simple:

1- Remove butchered harness.
2- Toss in garbage.
3- Get new harness and correct "T" connector for your application.
4- Track down previous pinhead cheapskate and slap upside head for ruining expensive harness.

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: gamagoat6x6] #209372
02/01/09 12:39 AM
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Simple:

1- Remove butchered harness.
2- Toss in garbage.
3- Get new harness and correct "T" connector for your application.
4- Track down previous pinhead cheapskate and slap upside head for ruining expensive harness.




You might also see if you have a friend that understands electrical systems that will give you a hand. As said there is plug and play harnesses available.

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: NITROUSN] #209373
02/09/09 05:38 PM
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I followed your guys' advice and picked up the T-connectors. Very nice! Thank you!

Re: Need help: wiring my truck for trailer [Re: Dartslantsix] #209374
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Glad to hear it. Hope it works out well for you, but remember to repair the butchery too.







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