How to Bypass the Factory Trailer Connector on a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer

Question:

The Factory plug and hook up my trailer lights and do away with that do you have a diagram of the wires for a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer

asked by: Edward H

Expert Reply:

You can bypass the factory trailer wiring harness on your 2000 Mercury Mountaineer by installing Curt wiring harness # C55345. It plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring and connects to the vehicle battery to power the trailer lights. This will provide a 4-Way flat connector at the rear of the vehicle.

If you need a 7-Way connector, then you would just add # ETBC7. I have included some links that explain the ETBC7 installation for you.

I do not have a wiring diagram for the factory wiring on your Mountaineer so if you need to determine the wiring functions you can use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 and test the wires while someone operates the various functions in the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H