Trailer Lights on a sedan?

HoboBob · 08-20-2012, 02:04 AM

So I tries wiring up some trailer lights on my 06 Sedan. I got the kit but found out the plug was k my present on wagons to hook it up with so I did the old splicing way. Needless to say this went bad. The brake lights would stay on and on the right blinker every light in the car would blink

I figure I need some form of converter or something to prevent this. Does anyone have any idea of how to do this?

I tried search but couldn't find anything useful

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vision.dynamix · 08-20-2012, 09:26 AM

Yes you need a converter. All the wires you need are at the passenger side taillight.

I used a $15 non-powered converter from AutoZone

rkramer · 08-20-2012, 12:51 PM

I've had good luck with the u haul converter. Just make sure to get a converter that stays inside the vehicle, some build it into the plug. That will last a year at best.

vision.dynamix · 08-20-2012, 12:53 PM

^Thats easily resolved with a cheap extension.

HoboBob · 08-20-2012, 07:55 PM

I went to auto zone and got a converter and wiring harness in one. Cost $30 but hopefully it works.

08-20-2012, 02:04 AM	#1
HoboBob Scooby Specialist Member#: 253560 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Redneck Riviera, SC Vehicle: 03 VW Golf Slow	Trailer Lights on a sedan? So I tries wiring up some trailer lights on my 06 Sedan. I got the kit but found out the plug was k my present on wagons to hook it up with so I did the old splicing way. Needless to say this went bad. The brake lights would stay on and on the right blinker every light in the car would blink I figure I need some form of converter or something to prevent this. Does anyone have any idea of how to do this? I tried search but couldn't find anything useful * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-20-2012, 09:26 AM	#2
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	Yes you need a converter. All the wires you need are at the passenger side taillight. I used a $15 non-powered converter from AutoZone

08-20-2012, 12:51 PM	#3
rkramer Scooby Guru Member#: 118209 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan	I've had good luck with the u haul converter. Just make sure to get a converter that stays inside the vehicle, some build it into the plug. That will last a year at best.

08-20-2012, 12:53 PM	#4
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	^Thats easily resolved with a cheap extension.

08-20-2012, 07:55 PM	#5
HoboBob Scooby Specialist Member#: 253560 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Redneck Riviera, SC Vehicle: 03 VW Golf Slow	I went to auto zone and got a converter and wiring harness in one. Cost $30 but hopefully it works.