Trailer Taillight Wiring Harness for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

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Recently acquired 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen, Owners Manual says not to hook trailer lights in the Cars system directly, same warning about Brakes but to get an adapter set uo , do have such a thing?

asked by: Bruce N

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I'm unaware of any negative effects of installing a standard powered taillight converter like # C59496 on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.

I did look through the owner's manual, and I found where Volkswagen states "Never connect the trailer lights directly to the electrical system of your vehicle." This is most likely to prevent any short circuits that occur in the trailer's wiring from damaging the vehicle's wiring system.

A powered taillight converter like the # C59496 is circuit protected. In the event of a short circuit in the trailer wiring, the taillight converter itself will be damaged, thus preventing the short from causing damage to the vehicle. The fact that the converter draws the needed power for the trailer lamps directly from the vehicle's battery (rather than drawing it through the taillight circuits) further serves to isolate the vehicle's wiring from damage.

The # HM48925 harness you'd looked at isn't a fit for your vehicle.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit #HM48925 can be used on pretty much any vehicle since it is a hardwire kit. The 2008 Hyundai Accent (sedan and hatchback models) are represented in the list of fits though because it is such a big list it is easy to…

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Answer 2

The Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #HM48925 does not have a wire to tap into from your vehicle's battery. It is designed so you can spice into the taillight wiring harness at the rear of your 2005 Dodge…

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Answer 3

Yes, the trailer wiring harness part #HM48925 is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Audi A6. This is a universal style harness though which will require you to test the wiring of your taillights and wire to the #HM48925 accordingly.

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Answer 4

First thing you need to do is figure out where the short is on your 4x8 trailer and fix it before you install another wiring harness on your 2002 Subaru Impreza otherwise you will just fry another converter. That's why you are having problems, it…

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Answer 5

If you want to hardwire in a trailer connector to your 1998 Toyota Tacoma then you can use #HM48925. It is just more work though when you could use a harness that plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring such as #HM43315. But it is totally up…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you but there are no plug and play adapters for your 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen. For a 4-flat connector you are going to want the Curt Wiring Harness Kit w/ 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Installation Kit item #C59236. This kit…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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