Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # C55550
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C55550
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection point behind rear bumper
- Plug in connector
- Includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Constructed using surface-mount technology (SMT) for consistent, reliable performance
- Maximizes trailer light yield and intensity while producing minimal heat
- Ensures superior operation in rough road conditions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 3 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the rear bumper, on the passenger's side.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plug on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
55550 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2003 - 2006 Kia Sorento
- 2003 - 2006 Kia Sorento
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C55550
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (23 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.by: Bill M08/14/2017
Received exactly as promised, fit perfectly snd installed easily!
by: Jeff03/28/2021
I've never been disappointed with any product from etrailer.com. They are my Go To company for all of my trailer hitch needs.
by: Rich W.10/18/2014
2006 Kia Sorento
Installation quick and easy.
The folks at e- trailer, sell quality parts and accessories for your towing needs. Will be back for future purchases. Excellent customer service and quick shipping.
by: Derek 08/25/2022
Works exactly as intended, very satisfied with ease of installation and operation. Took less than two minutes to install and haul.
by: Cody04/26/2018
2006 Kia Sorento
I ordered my trailer hitch and wiring harness on Monday afternoon it arrived Wednesday afternoon fit perfect I couldn't ask for anything more. I would recommend etrailers to anybody call Hally.
by: Stace08/11/2018
2005 Kia Sorento
easiest install ever. just pop off the top of the car trailer towing electrical package and plug in the new one.
by: Jordan10/07/2018
Great harness it literally was plug n play.
It works great and if you need a factory harness go nowhere else but here because you will get exactly what you need and want here
by: Gary J09/05/2013
Suzuki Reno
I was pleasantly surprised when I went to install the KIA trailer harness. It only took a few minutes and I was going. The delivery time was way faster than I expected. Thank you etrailer.
Gary J from Reno NV
by: Craig 11/21/2021
Great product works great and very affordable… I have already recommended etrailer.com to my friends. Thank you
by: David 04/13/2021
No issues at all with the wire harness
by: Gordon 09/22/2019
2004 Kia Sorento
The Part snapped right into place and it is like having the original. Hooked my trailer up and all worked well.
by: Bob 01/23/2021
installation took about 15 minutes. everything needed was included. good company to deal with.
by: Darrell 01/20/2022
It took more time removing the plastic cap then to install.
by: Kevin01/25/2018
Plug and play just as advertised.
by: Earl02/07/2022
by: Ken B06/12/2013
2005 Kia Sorento
Product fit perfect and install was eas y
by: robert10/22/2016
2005 Kia Sorento
yes and thanks
by: Benjamin05/03/2019
Great fit.
by: Trent08/09/2017
2006 Kia Sorento
Easy install, great!!
by: Austin04/26/2020
2006 Kia Sorento
Could us better stick pads
by: Jerry 07/05/2023
by: Tim 08/18/2020
2006 Kia Sorento
by: Danny 04/12/2023
2006 Kia Sorento
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Earl
2/7/2023
It works like it is supposed to.