How to Use Hitch Mounted Light Up Accessory with 2020 Ford Explorer and Have Backup Sensors

Question:

I need to get the running light and the brake lights full bright when brakes applied to operate normally. The vehicle sees the current draw and thinks it has a trailor installed. It turns off the reverse radar sensors and other safety features thinking a trailer is there. I was researching here and I think I should buy your hitch wiring kit to go around this problem. MY question is: How to wire it? Should I remove the tail lights and tap into the wiring like normal or another way? I just want brake and running lights. Please help.. TY

asked by: Michael C

Expert Reply:

The Tekonsha trailer wiring harness part # 118599 would be your best solution to power the # BBS-1104L without causing your vehicle to think a trailer is connected and disabling sensors. This kit installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors at the rear of your vehicle which bypasses the factory wiring altogether.

expert reply by: Jameson C