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Separating Combined Tail Light Wiring on 2009 Chrysler Town and Country  

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Can I separate combined circuit to work them independently from each other with diodes only? Also do I need extra wire from somewhere to work one of the separated light? Maybe that extra wire can be wired from 3rd brake light on top of the car? I was trying to use 2 to 3 wire converter, but that did not worked for me. Ic I can do with diodes only, will be able to get wiring diagram for that? Thanks

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You are correct that you can use a 2-to-3 converter, the Curt # C56196, to separate the combined circuits on your 2009 Chrysler Town and Country so your brake lights and turn signals will operate independently of one another.

In regards to Diodes # 48955, you should use them to prevent backfeeding. I have added links to video reviews of the converter and diodes for you to check out as well.

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Darius

2/26/2019

Can I separate combined circuit to work them independently from each other with diodes only? Also do I need extra wire from somewhere to work one of the separated light? Maybe that extra wire can be wired from 3rd brake light on top of the car? I was trying to use 2 to 3 wire converter, but that did not worked for me. Ic I can do with diodes only, will be able to get wiring diagram for that? Thanks

Kyle S.

2/26/2019

You are going to need to use 2-to-3 converter as opposed to diodes only to get separate brake lights and turn signals. There are a number of reasons why this may not have worked for you, such as not having a ground to a clean, bare mental surface. Another common mistake is connecting the wrong wires so you will want to use a circuit tester such as # PTW2979 and have a helper engage functions to ensure you have connected the correct wires with the converter.

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