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Choosing The Right Converter

Written by hitchweb Team
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 — No Comments Yet

Not sure when you need a tailight converter? A tailight converter is required when the towing vehicle has seperate wires for brake lights and turn signals. The diagram below will help you choose the right converter.

How to choose the correct converter

Ever wondered how to differentiate a Two Wire and Three Wire System? You will have 5 wires on your vehicle side.

  • GREEN - Right Turn
  • RED  -Brake Signal
  • YELLOW  -Left Turn
  • BROWN - Running Lights
  • WHITE - Ground

2 Wire Systems
Only use the combined Left and Right turn signals. The Brake signal and Turn signal are on the same wire.

3 Wire Systems
Only use the Right Turn signal, Brake signal, and Left Turn signal. You do not sue the Brown or White wire.

See our Hitch and towing electrical products and use our vehicle specific wiring search to find the right converter for you. *Be sure to consult your owner's manual for their recommendations.

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