What Do Abbreviations EB and XL Mean on Trailer 7-Way

Question

Question:

What does XL and EB stand for on a pin connector for a trailer? LT is left turn? RT is right turn? BU is back up? TM is Tail Marker tail lights? EB is ???? XL is ????

asked by: Gene

0

Expert Reply:

EB would stand for electric brake on a trailer connector. This is the circuit that carries voltage to the brake assemblies of the trailer. XL would be auxiliary and is typically a 12 volt power circuit used for lights or maintenance charge on a trailer battery.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Answer 1

Yes, we do. I recommend Curt, part #C13406. It's a fit for all of the 2018 RAV4's including the Hybrid model like you have. I like how the crosstube is hidden behind the RAV4's bumper and all you see is the receiver tube sticking out.…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The AX (Auxiliary) location on the Hopkins 48505 connector that you reference, which is the same one used on the Hopkins #H20046, is typically used for 12V power. If you take a circuit tester like part #PTW2979 or #C73NR you should see that the…

view full answer...

Answer 3

On the CURT Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole w/Test Lamps, #C57674, the test light codes are as follows: 12V = 12 volt hot lead BK = output from brake controller (if no brake controller is installed, this light will not light up) BU = reverse…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The Curt trailer wiring harness part #CU86FR that you referenced does come with a converter. It is mentioned in the description and pictured in product pictures as well. So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the…

view full answer...

Answer 5

First thing you should do is check the brake output signal of the trailer connector to determine if the problem lies on your 2008 Chevy or on your trailer. I would use a circuit tester like our #PTW2993 for this. If you determine that there is…

view full answer...

Answer 6

There are 3 possible causes for the display reading - No Trailer Connected - on the Tekonsha P-3, Item #90195, when the trailer is connected. The first cause could be that you do not have the P-3 set up in the Hydraulic mode. On page 4 the…

view full answer...

Answer 7

On some vehicles, the key has to be on for voltage to go back to the trailer connector. On others, it does not. An electric brake controller will always send back some minimal voltage to the trailer connector. This is how it senses if there is a…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The blue wire is for brake output power to the trailer brakes. One end connects to the brake controller and the other end goes to the pin in the trailer connector on the vehicle side that is for the trailer brakes. The Adapter 6 Pole to 7 Pole…

view full answer...

Answer 9

I spoke with our installation manager and found out that the third brake light on newer Jeeps like your 2017 never light up in these situations. The issue is that it is on its own circuit and the brake light relay, which allows the turn signal lights…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The wires of the connector on the part #WG54006-046 are sealed and there isn't a way to remove them. If you check out the diagram I attached, you can see how the pins of the connector are organized.

view full answer...

Answer 11

The black wire from the break away switch will connect to the blue wire from the break away box, as shown in the provided diagram. By 'brake wires' I'm assuming you're speaking of the wires connected to the brake magnets on your brake…

view full answer...

Answer 12

On your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 the factory wires should be light green, dark green, blue, yellow, red, brown, and black. The functions of those wires should be as follows: light green - reverse lights dark green - right turn/brake blue -…

view full answer...

What Do Abbreviations EB and XL Mean on Trailer 7-Way

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching