Want to wire my 1995 dodge caravan with towing lights. there seems to be no place to connect the the trailer connection to the van. do i have to go through both taillights and put on an adapter.
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SOURCE: factory 99 dodge trailer plug wiring
You'll need to disconnect the wires from either the truck connector or the trailer connector...
I highly suggest purchasing a voltage checker- it looks like a screwdriver with a pigtail of wire with an alligator clip on the end. The tip of the 'screwdriver' has a point for probing. The light in the probe will light up...makes it easy to trouble shoot without a helper behind the trailer.
Hook the aligator clip to a good positive grounding point on the bumper or frame(not painted).
then pin by pin on the truck connection, stick the probe on each terminal tab.. and write a simple diagram where you find brake, tail, backup, etc...
Then i'd suggest, taking the connector off of your trailer, exposing the wire ends.
Run again thru your diagram and turn on each light of the truck. As you do, touch the wires from the trailer to that specific terminal. (make sure your ground wire is attached on the trailer) you can mark each wire with a piece of tape and label it which is which.
then simply attach your trailer wires according to your diagram to the terminals in the connector... that should get you in business..
hope that makes sense...
That way if the factory wiring harness remains the same, you'll be able to use it with other trailers if the need arises..
SOURCE: trailer wiring harness diagrams W/o internet goose chase
Try this Link www.dodgeram.org/tech/mods/electric/trailer_wire.htm
SOURCE: '99 dodge grand caravan, 3.3ltr, battery light
you should have 14.5 +/- with the AC on you might have a week regulator or week brushes in the Altenator . but not enough at this time to cause a no start . but do have the alt tested (Load tested) at a parts store .
SOURCE: Utility trailer wiring to 1998 Dodge Carivan
i have a utility trailer with a six point plug, and the trailer brake wires are white and black. the tail light wiring is brown and red coming out of the tail lights. the coloring of the wiring for the trailer is yellow,green,brown. the running lights, blinkers do not work, the brakes seem to work according to the brake control. can you be of any help. thank you very much.
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SOURCE: Trailer wiring problem. Tow vehicle is a 2008
Most likely the brown wire from the trailer connector is connected to a constant battery voltage source, and it should be connected to the vehicle running light circuit, however someone might have wired the trailer connector up that way on purpose so that the trailer does not draw power from the vehicle running lights and possibly damage the vehicle running light circuit. (Dodge/Chrysler vehicles do have delicate lighting systems) Here are some images to help assist you, and the 4 way connector is the same as the 5 way connector just without the blue wire for the trailer brakes.
4 way flat molded connectors allow basic hookup for three lighting functions; right turn signal / stop light (green), left turn signal / stop light (yellow), taillight / license / side marker (brown) and a ground (white).
4 way tow vehicle side.
4 way trailer side.
5 Way Systems
Same as 4 way system listed above but adds a extra blue wire for brake signal or auxiliary power. Used on pop up camper trailers or utility / boat trailers.
5 way tow vehicle side.
5 way trailer side.
6 Way System, Rectangle Plug
3/4 inch by 1 inch 6 way rectangle connectors right turn signal (green), left turn signal (yellow), taillight (brown), ground (white). The red and blue wire can be used for brake control or auxiliary. Use on a small motorcycle trailer, snowmobile trailer or utility trailer. Can also be used as custom wiring on trailers with 3 light/wire systems. See "Tow Vehicle Taillight Wiring" below.
6 way tow vehicle side.
6 way trailer side.
6 Way Systems, Round Plug
Round 1 1/4" diameter metal connector allows 1 or 2 additional wiring and lighting functions such as back up lights, auxiliary 12v power or electric brakes. Note: The black (sometimes red) 12v and blue electric brakes wire may need to be reversed to suit the trailer. Check with a test light or VOM. Uses: horse trailer, travel trailers, landscaping trailer, car trailer, etc.
6 way tow vehicle side.
6 way trailer side.
7 Way Systems
Round 2" diameter connector allows additional pin for auxiliary 12 volt power or backup lights. Uses: heavy duty landscaping trailer, car trailer, boat trailers, horse trailer, travel trailer, construction trailer, etc. Check with a test light or VOM.
7 way RV flat blade tow vehicle side.
7 way RV flat blade trailer side.
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