Connecting a Hitch Light to 4-Way on a 2015 Ford F-150 So it Doesn't Deactivate Blind Spot Detector
Question:
I have a 2015 F150 with the trailer tow package. When I try to add a hitch light, the trailer detect is activated and my blind spot detector is disabled. Is there a method to connect a hitch light without connecting to the existing 4 pole plug and not have a trailer detected?
asked by: Jim P
Expert Reply:
The easiest way to connect your hitch light to your 2015 Ford F-150 without it deactivating the Blind Spot Detector would be to install an aftermarket 4-Pole Connector.
All you need to do is use the Curt 4-Pole Trailer Connector, part # C58044, and splice into your F-150's lights directly behind the tail light housing. The wire configuration will be:
Yellow - Left turn/brake
Green - Right turn/brake
Brown - Tail lights
White - Ground
This should bypass the sensors for your Blind Spot Detector so that your hitch light will work properly and you will still have an active Blind Spot Detector system.
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 5 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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