Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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2006 Honda Odyssey - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Powered Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Honda Odyssey with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
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)
- 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
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection in rear cargo area
- Plug in T-connector
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
- Limited 1-year warranty
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 5 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's electrical junction box, which is located in your rear cargo area, beneath the trim panel on the passenger's side
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.
56161 CURT T-Connector - 4 Wire
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56161
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (185 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.by: William07/08/2018
2007 HondaOdyssey
Ordered it with hitch receiver. Delivered together, well packaged. Installation was simple. Followed video and everything went according to direction. Have not had opportunity to test it on trailer, but I'm confident it will work.
by: James H. Miller06/02/2017
2010 HondaOdyssey
This was an easy to install product. I followed the instructions up to the placement of the end of the 4-pole connector. I routed mine into the bumper so I could leave a 7 pole connected to it more permanently.
by: Wayne B>07/18/2014
2005 HondaOdyssey
This is a great hitch! It's well made and bolted right onto my Honda Odyssey. I'm using my hitch to tow a small trailer for getting rid of yard debris. Now I don't have to go out and by a truck. This was very easy to install and it came with everything needed!
by: Shanti 111/06/2016
2006HondaOdyssey
I just love it . The hitch and wiring system took a little more than an hour to install . It looks great too ! I can't wait to use it . Thank you
by: Greg 09/22/2023
Speedy delivery. Outstanding price and product.
by: Scott R.10/18/2013
2009 HondaOdyssey
I installed this wiring harness to my 2009 Honda Odyssey. The Curt wiring harness is quality built, a great price and very easy to install. The video was extremely helpful for visual learners like myself. The shipping was fast and the service from etrailer was exceptional.
by: Jeff P.04/29/2014
2005 HondaOdyssey
I have a 2005 Odessey, this wiring harness was simple and made with high quality parts. I watched the install video and made it extremely easy to install. I called the Honda Dealership prior to seeing this item and there price was 4x higher and would take a week to get. I ordered this part and it was delivered in 2 business days.
Very Pleased with etrailer.com Thank you!
Jeff P.
5/3/2015
Still the easiest and cheapest way to get a wiring harness on my Odessey.
by: Jim L05/10/2020
2010 HondaOdyssey
I purchased the trailer wiring kit for my 2010 Honda Odyssey.The ordering process, shipping, installation went well. haven't had any problem from beginning to now, 1 year later.
Jim L.
5/11/2021
Still working great
by: Ian01/21/2019
2009 HondaOdyssey
I love your website and doing business with you was about as good as any I’ve done anywhere. Plenty of helpful info, easy to search and navigate, checkout was straightforward. I sure wish other places were this helpful and easy (and fast!) Maybe you could market your platform and concepts...
Best of all, the product arrived fast, in good condition, and installed exactly as described. Oh yeah, love the detail and variety of the videos too!
Thanks again!
Ian
1/22/2020
Works great after a year and a cross country move, no trouble at all. Finally figured out why the pigtail is so long...it’s supposed to be routed under the trunk threshold trim piece so you can stow the pigtail in the tire jack compartment on the left side of the van. Dunno how I missed that in the instructional...d’oh.
by: Ken04/06/2018
2007 HondaOdyssey
Good quality equipment and materials. Instructions clear and described exactly what I found on my vehicle, therefore installation went very smoothly.
Worked perfectly with my trailer.
Ken
4/7/2019
Works flawlessly every time I have used it since.
by: Tom G07/15/2017
2015 HondaOdyssey
This is the second harness I put in my Honda Odyssey. The instructions are clear and etrailets install video made this about a 15 minute job. My lights all work again and I'm a happy camper.
Tom G.
7/17/2018
All is well, your products have never disappointed!
by: Omar06/27/2018
2010 HondaOdyssey
I purchased this for our 2006 Honda Odyssey. Installation was straightforward using the video that shows how to it do it on a 2010 Odyssey. Very happy with my purchase.
Omar A.
6/30/2019
Still working well!
by: Sam Z.10/28/2016
2008 HondaOdyssey
Incredibly easy to install, with the instructions it took me less than 10 minutes. The 4 pin connecter that goes to the trailer has enough wire that I was able to run it through the inside of the panels and keep the connecter inside the van when I am not using it keeping it from the weather and corrosion. I originally bought it so I could rent a uhaul trailer and the wire is long enough that I didn't need an extension to the 4 pin for the lights.
by: Jim06/15/2023
HondaOdyssey
Fit my Odyssey perfectly, heavy duty to o.
by: keith d03/06/2017
2009 HondaOdyssey
It was easy to install and I liked how it could be tucked away. For the first couple months it worked fine. Although now it no longer works properly,, I am not sure of the cause. It may have nothing to do with the quality of the kit. If I find that the kit can be replaced and it wasn't the cause I would then give it a higher rating. I didn't see any explanation for the problem which is the the brake power stays on and the right blinker side doesn't work at all. I already had the trailer checked to be sure it wasn't the problem and it works fine on a battery. I am still testing the vehicle side but vehicle lights all work fine.
by: Ken M.05/27/2017
Product easily installs! The video's helped the install go easier than planned! Product arrived within 4 days and continuous followup from etrailer made the experience more enjoyable. Thanks!
Ken M.
5/27/2018
Awesome! Lights on trailers I have hauled still work as they are suppose to. I would recommend this product to everyone!
by: Joel01/04/2019
2005 HondaOdyssey
Everything and more included in the package and wiring was very easy. Helped that etrailer had videos of installation to follow along. Make sure to check your trailer wiring thoroughly first though as I installed this and it still didn't work----wasn't a problem with this wiring kit, but the trailer itself. Now with that solved this product is still working great.
by: Andrew M.02/25/2016
2008 HondaOdyssey
How interesting to find a used 2008 Honda Odyssey that I purchased with the 2 inch receiver installed did not have the wiring for pulling a trailer included. This kit could not be easier to install, and works great!
by: Stan R. 09/03/2019
2010 HondaOdyssey
I purchased a trailer hitch for my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The installation to include the wiring was simple from start to finish. The product matched my vehicle perfectly. I highly recommend etrailer especially considering their low low prices.
by: Tom H.10/07/2013
2010 HondaOdyssey
I just completed installation of the trailer light harness and I am very satisfied - it is working fine.
The only problem I encountered was likely due to ignoring the included instructions because I thought I knew enough watching the video on the internet showing installation in a 2010 Honda Odyssey which I have. Item number 4 of your instructions mentions the 10 amp (larger size) in-line fuse and I had ignored reading it. I finally "got smart" and found a soft rubbery, red "in-line fuse box" that is part of the wiring harness included in the kit that receives the 10-amp fuse.
Everything about your product is top-notch: materials, instructions, helpful personnel and thoughtful follow-ups. The completeness of your kit down to the little zip-locks leaves little to chance for human error.
by: Peter03/27/2013
Easy to install, great instructions, great product. I removed the taillight on the passenger side and drilled through the triple wall between the two vertical mounting bolts. I de-burred all 3 surfaces, and used grommets for the holes. I used a 1/2" hole and appropriate grommets (not included) to prevent wire chafing. I also split the wires into individual sections along that part to prevent binding when pulling through the holes. I measured about 12" from the Curt junction box and cut the wires so I didn't have to make a hole big enough to fit the plug into, (this may void the warranty, but I'm not pulling my paneling and dragging a wire out my tailgate every time I hook up a trailer.) I then dropped the plug down into the rear bumper compartment and fished it to my mounting bracket. I hooked everything else up as instructed. be careful not to chafe the wire pulling it through the holes or fishing it inside the bumper, and don't pinch it when re attaching the taillight. add electrical tape anyplace you "think" it may rub for extra protection. The whole thing took about 2.5 hours, but I have a well equipped shop and fabricate vehicles for a living, you might allow extra time, but nothing is really hard.
by: Michael U.07/01/2014
I know what good customer service looks and feels like ... and the folks at etrailer.com have some of the best customer service I've ever seen. Pretty awesome company and I appreciate everything they did to get me my trailer hitch and wiring in the time frame I needed it and for their constant and timely communications. They delivered as promised, and left me 100% satisfied and happy! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
by: Craig11/05/2017
2006HondaOdyssey
I purchased this wiring harness t be able to pull a small trailer with my 2006 Honda Odyssey. It was very easy to install (basically plug-n-play). It is hidden out of the way when not in use and works as expected when needed.
by: Bill H10/02/2022
Product worked perfectly.. Easy to install!! Order came quickly! I appreciate all the supporting videos and info on the website!
by: Coach V (David)05/16/2015
This hitch is great. The wiring is tre mendous.
David V.
5/26/2016
Outstanding. The hitch was great in the move from Mesa, AZ to Fort Worth, Texas. I recommend this hitch to everyone.
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Scott R.
10/20/2014
Still works like it should. In fact I just moved from Fort Hood to Las Vegas and pulled my bike trailer with no issues in the wiring or signaling. I appreciate the follow-up.