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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

Item # 118285
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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-One connector plugs directly into OEM tow package harness - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. 1-800-940-8924 to order Tekonsha custom fit vehicle wiring part number 118285 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Tekonsha products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector. Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring reviews from real customers.
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Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 118285

  • Custom Fit
  • Trailer Hitch Wiring
  • 4 Flat
  • Powered Converter
  • Tekonsha

Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-One connector plugs directly into OEM tow package harness - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.


Features:

  • Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
    • Designed for use with a factory tow package
    • 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 connectors
  • Includes required relays to activate functions
  • Constructed of 16-gauge bonded wire
  • Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector


Specs:

  • Maximum amperage:
    • Stop/turn lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
    • Tail lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Installation

This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's factory tow package wiring harness, which is located behind your rear bumper, on the driver's side. Once you've plugged in the connector, open your fuse box and locate the fuse position indicated in the instructions. Then insert the included relays.


Once installation is complete, the 4-way flat 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 plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.



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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118285

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (189 Customer Reviews)

Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-One connector plugs directly into OEM tow package harness - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.

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My 2019 Terrain did not come equipped with the factory trailer package, so I had anticipated having to splice into individual wires for tail lights, brake and turn signals. However, the etrailer wiring harness was literally plug and play. There was one section in the instructions that required removal of an interior panel on the left side of the rear luggage area, to check for the presence of a relay on a circuit board. Etrailer included that relay if needed, but in my case, the appropriate relay was there, so no additional relay was required. I use a small bungie cord to keep the flat four connector pulled up inside the bumper cover, when not using the hitch. The trailer hitch and wiring harness have worked well for the year since installation, so I'm a happy camper.



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Great product. The installation was fairly simple. Instructions should say, " be sure the hitch is above the muffler, against the frame, before you reattach the bumper. That part took me a bit to figure out.



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Harness was easy to install and works p erfectly.

Stuart

1/21/2024

Still working perfectly. No issues.



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Plug in play harness. I watch the video from etrailer on this harness install. I check my vehicle to insure it had factory installed connector. Which my vehicle had l installed 118285 before installing the draw-tite hitch number 76419. I used a trailer light circuit tester. I have shared pictures of the circuit being tested the tool used and the vehicle connector that has to be removed.
Hope this helps you



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it fit and works great very happy with the wiring harness



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Your video’s sold me on this T-one wiring harness. Excellent explanation, with visual information made this super easy to install. The harness is well built and literally….. just plug it in! I’m a new customer to etrailer.com and will definitely come back.



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The video was perfect. Found the wire harness tucked behind bumper. I would have never figured out the release clip with out the video help. Plug and play. My 2018 Terrain had 1 big relay already installed in K3 so mine was quick. I bought the tester to verify install. New hitch and wiring installed 1 hour and 20 minutes. Having the tool sizes listed helped having next to me on the ground while installing. About 11 inch height so I am getting a riser to make trailer level. Thank you etrailer.com for your customer service.



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2020 Chevrolet Equinox

This Wire Harness fit perfectly on the 2020 Chevy Equinox.It was like plug and play easy after mounting with a 4 pole flat mount.



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Was right on the ball. Sent my parts out right away and was just as I ordered. Had my order in less than 2 days. Will do more shopping with these guys because the have it put together right



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hitch is just what is was suppose to be. Instructions where bad not detailed enough as to how the hitch fit in muffler assembly. Took me over 3 hrs and I consider myself to be good at repairing and fixing. Havent put the electrical connection on yet.



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Works great



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2023 Chevrolet Equinox

Easy ordering system. Very good product description and installation video system. Excellent delivery tracking system and fast delivery. Fantastic product support.



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2020 GMC Terrain

Videos extremely helpful.Product was all and even more than expected. The hitch went on without a HITCH, Sorry, couldn't help it. this is how it turned out. would buy again in a heart beat. Thanks



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2020 GMC Terrain

Easy install took only a few minutes



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Didn't even have to take off a tail light. The car came with a dummy plug on it that I had to take off by sliding the red plastic away from the wired side then pressing the black part in the middle of the red slide while pulling off the connector. Wam Bam plugged in my new harness to that, and I got lights. Couldn't be easier. They shipped a couple of relays to but my trailer has LED so they are not necessary which is good cause my fuse block had a space but did not has connectors for it.
NOTE, the connector under the bumper is hard to get to so if you are unfamiliar with this kind of plug try taking one off under the hood that is easier to get too

Steven

7/8/2022

Haul the trailer several times and never had a problem with it



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2018 GMC Terrain

This was a very quick and easy installation. No fitment issues and is tucked away perfect. I highly recommend this product.



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2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Items purchased, Draw-tite trailer hitch and Tekonsha wiring kit for our 2020 Equinox. This was my first encounter with etrailer, and I must say I was impressed. From the initial order placement, I knew where my order was while in route and exactly when it would arrive. I had previously watched the installation videos on both products and they could not have been clearer. Total time from opening boxes, to tools put away was less than 2 hours. All parts are of quality materials and fitment along with reasonable prices. While this may have been my first experience with etrailer, it certainly will not be my last. Thanks to all for making everything go smoothly.



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Plug and play,5 minute job.



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Everything fit as it was supposed to and was easy to install.



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The kit worked fine once I figured out what the right connections were. I would order this kit again.



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Chevrolet Equinox

Grateful to etrailer videos for pointing out that most Equinox vehicles have the prep wiring for the trailer wiring. Very easy install once you get the protective cap off the factory connector under the bumper. Take a look under the hood to find a similar connector and practice, since it is rather difficult to remove tucked under the bumper. Also the video points out that the relays that come with the kit are probably not required.



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perfect fit I love it



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2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Fit exactly how described



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Easy to install both hitch and wiring plug on my 2020 Equinox.



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Was really easy to install. Excellent p roduct.


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