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wiring a XJ hitch
I've got a 88 XJ and I'm wiring a hitch. Do I Need a converter since
the tail lights and brake lights are operated with 2 different wires?? |
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The determing factor is if the Trun Signals and the Brake Lights use the
SAME bulb. If they do, then you do not need a converter, if they each use their own bulb, then you will need the converter. Another way to tell is if they have a converter at the store that fits your vehicle, then you will be needing to buy one. "AWantz" > wrote in message oups.com... > I've got a 88 XJ and I'm wiring a hitch. Do I Need a converter since > the tail lights and brake lights are operated with 2 different wires?? > |
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OUCH! Those are expensive.
I can get a flat 4-pin for a Wrangler/CJ for about $5.00, AND that includes both sides of the connector and several feet of wire. PS That link does not clear up the OP's question because several of the high priced units they list have the converter built in. All that link shows is that one can get a trailer harness that is easy to connect. "L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message ... > No: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm > http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > http://www.billhughes.com/ > > AWantz wrote: >> >> I've got a 88 XJ and I'm wiring a hitch. Do I Need a converter since >> the tail lights and brake lights are operated with 2 different wires?? |
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Oh Jeffy,
Maybe if you thought a while you would agree it's nice to have the color codes, and the fact that they don't sell a converter for his truck, should answer the question whether one was needed. Understand? God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ Jeff Strickland wrote: > > OUCH! Those are expensive. > > I can get a flat 4-pin for a Wrangler/CJ for about $5.00, AND that includes > both sides of the connector and several feet of wire. > > PS > That link does not clear up the OP's question because several of the high > priced units they list have the converter built in. All that link shows is > that one can get a trailer harness that is easy to connect. |
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yes
AWantz wrote: > I've got a 88 XJ and I'm wiring a hitch. Do I Need a converter since > the tail lights and brake lights are operated with 2 different wires?? |
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WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
fraction of the prices listed in your link. And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced $25.00 kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the existing wire harness. <quote> Taillight converter included with kits when needed. </quote> "L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message ... > Oh Jeffy, > Maybe if you thought a while you would agree it's nice to have the > color codes, and the fact that they don't sell a converter for his > truck, should answer the question whether one was needed. Understand? > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > http://www.billhughes.com/ > > Jeff Strickland wrote: >> >> OUCH! Those are expensive. >> >> I can get a flat 4-pin for a Wrangler/CJ for about $5.00, AND that >> includes >> both sides of the connector and several feet of wire. >> >> PS >> That link does not clear up the OP's question because several of the high >> priced units they list have the converter built in. All that link shows >> is >> that one can get a trailer harness that is easy to connect. |
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Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ Jeff Strickland wrote: > > WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a > fraction of the prices listed in your link. > > And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is > difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes > the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced $25.00 > kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing > wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the existing > wire harness. > > <quote> > Taillight converter included with kits when needed. > </quote> |
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My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
what I have. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) "L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" wrote: > > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group. > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > http://www.billhughes.com/ > > Jeff Strickland wrote: > > > > WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a > > fraction of the prices listed in your link. > > > > And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is > > difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes > > the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced $25.00 > > kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing > > wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the existing > > wire harness. > > > > <quote> > > Taillight converter included with kits when needed. > > </quote> |
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That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
"no" to the poster's question. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ Mike Romain wrote: > > My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is > what I have. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
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Bill,
You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE the adaptor is included if it is needed. Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to the other side of the thingie. The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ... "L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message ... > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group. > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > http://www.billhughes.com/ > > Jeff Strickland wrote: >> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a >> fraction of the prices listed in your link. >> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced >> $25.00 >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the >> existing >> wire harness. >> >> <quote> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed. >> </quote> |
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