How to test Trailer Wiring to Confirm Function Carried on Each Wire
Question:
i need to know the order of the 6 way flat coming off my motorcycle.please and thank you
asked by: Sean D
Expert Reply:
Flat-plug-style trailer wiring comes in 5-pole and 4-pole versions, such as # A40W5B and # A35W42B. Both of these items are wishbone type harnesses that have dual (brown) running light wires to make hookup on both sides of a trailer a little simpler. This means the 5-pole has 6 wires and the 4-pole has 5 wires. Please refer to the linked article for more on wiring.
On a 5-pole flat harness the function assignments are typically as shown on the linked photo. Testing is the best way to confirm what function each wire carries. A circuit tester like # PTW2993 will let you test for the signals on each wire as shown in the linked video.
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35 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 42" Ground
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 31 Feet and Longer
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
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40 Ft 5-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 30" Ground - 5' Auxiliary Wire
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 31 Feet and Longer
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Optronics
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