Replacing a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2008 Nissan Frontier

Question:

I broke the original 7 pin connector and want to replace it with one of these. How can I wire it directly to the original connector with the wires coming from the original plug. colors are white, red yellow green black brown and blue. I am going to cut the wires before they go into the connector using the original plug from under the frame on the drivers side in the rear.

asked by: Miguel Z

Expert Reply:

You will need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed to test the wires on your 2008 Nissan Frontier to determine the function of each wire. Make sure that you label the wires somehow to make installation and troubleshooting easier.

Once you have determined the functions of all of the wires you will connect them to the back of the Hopkins 7-Way trailer connector, # HM48470, in the following way:

Center pole = reverse lights
1 o'clock position = running lights
3 o'clock position = left turn and brake lights
5 o'clock position = ground
7 o'clock position = brake controller output
9 o'clock position = right turn and brake lights
11 o'clock position = 12-volt power