Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 55542
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection points in rear cargo area
- Plug in T-connector
- Includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Constructed using surface-mount technology (SMT) for consistent, reliable performance
- Maximizes trailer light yield and intensity while producing minimal heat
- Ensures superior operation in rough road conditions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 3 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side interior trim panels in your rear cargo area.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
55542 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2003 - 2013 Toyota Corolla
- 2003 - 2013 Toyota Corolla
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 55542
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (200 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.by: Harrell03/09/2023
The wiring harness I ordered with the trailer hitch was somewhat confusing. The online installation video stated the wiring harness required no wire cutting and the harness simply plugged into place. The instructions that came with the harness I got stated:""Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector such as an existing screw with a nut in the vehicle frame or drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided screw. The area should be free of rust, dirt and paint. Secure the white ground wire using the ring terminal and provided screw." My wiring harness did not have a white grounding wire, a ring terminal and screw. I assumed I had been sent either the wrong wiring harness or incorrect instructions. It was very confusing. I emailed the company concerning this and got no response. I was just about to send the hitch and harness back and try another company when I decided to call eTrailer and was finally told that I did have the correct wiring harness and that the instructions were incorrect. This company failed in providing correct information that could have resulted in a sales lost, electrical damage to my car and trailer. This company failed in contacting me in a reasonable time frame.
by: Ryan11/25/2019
Put this on my 2010 Corolla (5 speed manual) for a bike rack and to tow a small motorcycle trailer.
Was easy to install by myself on this vehicle (has pre-drilled holes and don't have to drop the muffler).
Have done 2 300 mile-ish mountain towing runs with the motorcycle loaded up with no issues.
Would recommend!
Ryan
12/1/2020
Still no issues. Solid hitch
by: Stephen T05/07/2023
The wiring harness itself is excellent. the instructions stink. they are not even for the harness that i purchased.
by: David 09/30/2023
Installed in minutes, works perfectly.
by: Ben08/22/2023
I am very happy with the product
by: Terry08/24/2022
The hitch was very easy to install on my 2018 Chevy Cruze. Wiring harness also installed with no problems. Very satisfied with the product.
by: Steve06/21/2023
Easy to install hold up with rugged use
by: Anthony S.04/24/2017
2007 Toyota Corolla
Installed the Curt Wiring Harness on my Toyota Corolla and it fit and worked perfectly. Very simple installation- plug and play.
Great service from etrailer- highly recommend them as well- fast delivery.
Anthony S.
4/24/2018
After being used numerous times over the past year, the wiring harness is still working trouble free. Couldnt be happier with this product.
by: Raymond06/01/2018
2006 Toyota Corolla
I can't claim all the credit for adding it. I did get a little help from my mechanic. I had some issues installing the hitch itself and needed his expertise to tap out the holes to mount it. When he did that he also connected the wiring harness, however it went easy and everything works fine now! Thanks
Raymond
6/1/2019
still working fine!
by: Doug T.05/05/2022
No splicing required. Just disconnect the existing wiring connector, plug in the connector from the trailer connector wiring harness and then plug in the existing connector to the new connector. Works perfectly and is very easy to work with.
by: mark s01/16/2016
2005 Toyota Corolla
this is a very good product allows you to attach the trailer wiring without cutting your vehicles wiring . it sounds like a minor detail but it is not .it is always best to protect the integrity of your vehicles wiring . very happy with the product and the people at e trailer
Mark S.
3/12/2017
the trailer hitch and wiring are both working well for us after about a years use . after having this thing for awhile i find it is just what i needed . i like the fact that when it is not being used the wiring goes in the trunk out of the weather .
by: Patrick07/17/2020
I ordered this rush shipping when my old harness (never tested that one, truly) wasnt working, and Uhaul had marked it up to corrosion. etrailer came through on rush delivery.
Sadly, my issue persisted with a new harness. My vehicle lights all work and worked perfectly, and I even tried reversing the harness left to right.
The harness does not turn on my running lights. When I hit brakes, I can get running lights. Turns/hazards dont work. I gave up. Same trailer or lighted carrier used on other vehicles and worked perfectly. Maybe something was done differently with my car at the factory. In the end we chose to only use the hitch carrier in the daylight on the corolla, and made sure all vehicle lights were visible around the cargo.
Vehicle is a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE, stick shift.
by: Peter04/29/2020
2008 Toyota Corolla
Perfect fit, quality hardware, excellent price, simple install.
Took 45 minutes to install the wiring harness & trailer hitch - piece of cake.
No locating and cutting wires - remove (2) electrical connectors and snap in the connectors on the wiring harness, put in a few wire ties to make it neat, clean, and professional looking, reinstall the panels, and done.
The only glitch was the instructions called for connecting a grounding wire which was not a part of the wiring harness and also not necessary.
Highly recommended! Probably saved ~ $150 versus getting it done elsewhere.
by: Skip P.09/07/2017
This wiring was easy to install. Printed instructions were clear and the video on your website was very helpful.
Thank you.
Skip P.
9/7/2018
This wiring is working well. We have used it many times during the past year.
by: Eric07/25/2022
Best pricing out there, Hitch received faster then expected, well packed. website has great information on installation.
by: Ava P.05/28/2013
(Oops. Provided the wrong review for this product). My neighbor hooked up the wiring and used to do it all the time, so it was just a matter of pushing it under a rubber overlay at the back under the rear door, and under the carpeting to curl up in the opening for the tail lights. When I do hook it up, it should be a simple matter to attach the loose plugs to the trailer, but, haven't done it yet!
by: Kevin W.06/28/2017
2006 Toyota Corolla
Product arrived at scheduled time. All pieces ordered were properly and securely packed so no damage occurred during shipping process. Quality of products is great. Read installation instructions and believe the trailer hitch and wiring kit will be easy to install. This particular hitch will be mounted to my 2006 Toyota Corolla to pull a vintage 1985 light sailboat.
by: Paul10/10/2018
2005 Toyota Corolla
Fit well, lengths were good, even provided some zip ties for routing cables.
Only 1 question that should be directed to the mfg.
There was a screw provided and instructions said to ground the white wire but there was no pigtail or free wire to ground. the light tested fine without it but I still have the question as to why is it there.
Everything was great other than that.
Mike L.
10/10/2018
Curt Manufacturing redesigned this harness awhile back so it no longer required a separate ground connection. Apparently when they did this, they neglected to update the instructions. Sorry about the confusion.
by: Allan W05/08/2013
2007 Toyota Corolla
The trailer hitch's fit was excellent. Also the wiring harness installed very easily. My only problem was that the weld nuts in the frame were very rusted and it took quite a lot of time with a wire tube brush to get them cleaned out so that the bolts would install. Once they were clean, the installation was every easy. 2007 Corolla S.
by: Jim02/16/2019
2010 Toyota Corolla
I seem to have intermittent connection issues with the plug in tom the trailer , May be more trailer related but can't say it isn't the harness.
Mike L.
2/18/2019
When theres an intermittent trailer lamp problem, most of the time it can be traced to a ground problem. Make sure the wiring harness is correctly installed on the vehicle, according to the installation instructions. Make sure the connectors are pushed together until they click. On the trailer, be sure that the ground connection to the trailer frame usually made on the trailer tongue is secure and not corroded. Make sure each lamp is grounded either by its mounting hardware being in direct contact with the trailer fame or by its ground wire being connected to the trailer frame. Ill link you to some help articles that will assist in your troubleshooting.
by: Norm T.08/23/2017
2012 Toyota Corolla
I purchased this trailer adapter system for a 2012 Toyota Corolla which has independent wiring for brake lite and rear turn signal lites. I installed it with little trouble and it worked and is still working with my small trailer. What else could you ask for in a product?
by: Steve 11/03/2021
This wire loom really simplifies wiring up a trailer connection. Super simple to install and makes a trustworthy connection without splicing into the cars taillight loom. Took me longer to unclip the small factory clips than it took to install this kit. Save yourself money and frustration and buy this kit!
by: Cliff S.06/10/2016
2007 Toyota Corolla
The wiring harness was easy to install. The most difficult part was finding the driver side connector to disconnect. That takes all of 15 seconds. The harness installation was complete in 45 minutes which includes unloading and loading the trunk.
When at an auto parts store, after installing the harness, I saw another brand of harness which cost about half of what I paid. Upon closer examination I learned that it required wires to be spliced and the kit was made in China. The harness that I installed was made in the USA, did not require splicing, and included independent circuit protection. None of these were true about the competitor's product.
by: Arnell04/11/2018
2010 Toyota Corolla
Has been working great for a year now. I can easily hide the cables in the spare tire compartment in my trunk when not in use. It's def possible to slip it through the bumper and into the tow-hitch if you don't mind doing a bit of mod work to your car. Highly recommended.
by: Jim S.05/03/2017
2013 Toyota Corolla
Instructions were clear and made the installation easy. I am very happy with my hitch and the wire harness, witch made it easy to hookup the lights.
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Katrina B.
3/10/2023
This harness grounds through the wiring on the vehicle that the vehicle manufacturer would have run. Youre just supposed to plug the wires in.