Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter
Item # C56496
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C56496
- Universal Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Converter
- CURT
- 2 Feet Long
Install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this wiring harness with tail light converter. Requires splicing into existing vehicle wiring. Works with domestic and import vehicles. Includes wire taps.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Works with domestic and import vehicles
- Ensures that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Powered module connects directly to battery to avoid overloading vehicle's electrical system
- Installs with kit 55151 (sold separately) to help run wiring to vehicle battery
- Color-coded wires ease installation
- Constructed of durable materials
- Solid-state components are potted to protect against shock, dust, vibration, high temperatures, and humidity
- Molded rubber female 4-way connector includes a dust cover
- 1-Year limited warranty
Specs:
- Application: 2- and 3-wire lighting systems
- Output length: 58" long
- Max Amperage:
- Turn lights and brake lights: 3.0
- Tail lights: 6.0
- Wire configuration:
- Brown: tail lights
- Green: right turn lights
- Red: brake lights
- White: ground
- Yellow: left turn lights
Included in Hardwire Kit:
Note: Requires install kit 55151 to help run wire to vehicle battery.
2- And 3-Wire Systems
Because most trailers run on a 2-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on 1 wire - the signals from your vehicle may have to be converted to be compatible with your trailer's wiring.
If your vehicle operates on a 3-wire system, which means that it has separate brake and turn signals, then those signals will need to be combined so that they run on 1 wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights.
Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Powered Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
Because most trailers run on a 2-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on 1 wire - the signals from your vehicle may have to be converted to be compatible with your trailer's wiring.
If your vehicle operates on a 3-wire system, which means that it has separate brake and turn signals, then those signals will need to be combined so that they run on 1 wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights.
Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
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.
Installation
To determine where to splice into your vehicle's tail light wiring, you will need to consult the included instructions. Use the quick-splice connectors to attach the input wires of the tail light converter to the corresponding wires from your vehicle. To get the power necessary to operate, the harness must be connected to a 12V power source. To do this, you will need the Curt powered converter wiring kit (55151 - sold separately), which contains the power wire that connects your battery.
Then locate a flat surface inside your vehicle near the tail lights and adhere the black converter box using the provided double-sided tape. Find a raw metal surface to use as a ground point and secure the white ground wire using the provided ring terminal and screw. Finally, secure the converter wires to your vehicle using the included cable ties.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of dielectric grease on the 4-pole connector to help prevent corrosion.
56496 Curt Circuit Protected Powered Converter w/ SMT
Replaces Curt 56146
Compare to Tekonsha 118721
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Customer Reviews
Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter - C56496
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (33 Customer Reviews)
Install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this wiring harness with tail light converter. Requires splicing into existing vehicle wiring. Works with domestic and import vehicles. Includes wire taps.by: Stephen04/27/2023
Installed easily on my 2019 Sprinter RV. Works well which is something I could never say about the Sprinter tow system. Thanks to etrailer for the advice and excellent training videos.
by: Larry09/21/2023
I can't believe I have to use this universal kit for my Corolla Cross just because it is an XLE and you (Curt) cannot figure out how to make a plug and play kit like for all other models of Corolla Cross.
by: Kenneth 08/25/2022
Easy installation with included parts.
by: Daniel 08/31/2023
Fast delivery , easy installation
by: Peter03/12/2022
Easy replacement for the old one. No problems encountered at all. Recommended.
Peter
3/13/2023
Still working great. Absolutely no problems. Had to tap into the fine wires on my 2006 Nissan X-Trail near the spare tire. Also brought a higher gauge wire from the battery via a fuse in the engine compartment routed under the car. Highly recommended.
by: Stewart 09/15/2023
I have used this products before , these are for stock on future builds . Good price and quick srvice
by: Wm09/23/2022
Installed this kit on my 2022 VW Passat. It works good however finding the right wire was a challenge. I wish that there was a plug and play taillight converter available.
by: Jim 05/02/2023
great product! I had the local UHaul install this product. So far it works real good
by: Ron 05/08/2023
Quick service! haven't installed yet, but appears to be all that I needed.
by: Robin07/31/2019
Have purchased a number of hitches and wire harness for a number of different vehicles I have owned. All products were easy to install and worked perfectly . The instructions were clear and quality of their products is top notch. I have used their customer service to ensure I was ordering the right product for a older vehicle (75 Toyota Landcruiser) they were patient and ensured I got the right set . Their customer service is matched by their pricing and that would be hard to beat . Delivery (Canada) was exceptionally fast. Probably not my last order and I have recommended this company and their products to my friends. If your considering a purchase I don't think you will be disappointed and you will be saving lots of money doing it yourself.
by: Brien08/10/2022
It's waterproof, so it's great for installing outside.
by: Jake07/31/2021
Contained everything pictured and worked well for running power to the powered tail light converter
by: Brian 07/22/2022
easy install
by: Tom 09/19/2021
I put it in today and it works great! Great service at etrailer.
by: John03/01/2022
Received not installed specific for BMW X3 2021
by: Sharon E.05/02/2019
Wiring was properly installed and it works great!
by: Jasmin10/17/2021
Its good product..fit perfectly for my metris 2016
by: Justin 07/11/2023
by: Charles 03/06/2021
No muss or fuss, this just works.
by: Christian 07/07/2023
by: Manny 06/02/2023
by: Alan 09/24/2021
PERFECT, FAST DELIVERY, VERY GOOD PRICE, PROPER DESCRIPTION, IT IS IN AND WORKS
by: Gary 09/21/2022
by: Gadier08/22/2023
by: Gary 07/23/2023
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Kenneth
8/26/2023
I installed this on my 2004 bmw325 and it was an easy install and it has worked great.