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Trailer Light Question????

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by tigerpilot, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. tigerpilot

    tigerpilot Member

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    I'm trying to wire my mini-trailer lights using just the modulight. No probles so far except....I can't seem to find where to tap the rear lights. The stop and turn are no problem but the uppermost lights seem unusual. Does that harness go across the rear where I might find that particular wire.
    Yes...I know all about the Camry connector mod but I choose to tie in directly.
    Thanks...
     
    #1 tigerpilot, Aug 21, 2009
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I used the Camry connector and it worked just fine. Otherwise tap the same wires running through the connector.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Aug 21, 2009
  3. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I did blow my tail light fuse with a rental boat and trailer. The officer was nice about it and I now carry spares.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #3 bwilson4web, Aug 26, 2009
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    You want to use LED lights or install a power booster. The tail light circuit on the Prius isn't designed for much power.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Aug 26, 2009
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    Thanks to Qbee42. The small 'center' connector was exactly what I needed to find. Used the modulite to protect the circuitry. Working just fine. Very easy to tap into the existing wiring
     
    #5 tigerpilot, Aug 26, 2009
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