Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2006 Nissan Xterra without Factory Tow Package

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I need a trailer wiring harness kit for 2006 nissan xterra 4wd. It did not come with the factory towing package. Which do I need to buy?

asked by: Lonny C

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Expert Reply:

For a 2006 Nissan Xterra you can use wiring harness # C56225 that you have referenced. This is the correct harness for an Xterra that did NOT come with a factory 4-Way or 7-Way trailer connector. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation and a link to the installation instructions.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Did you have a 4-pin connector that had 5 wires or was it a 5-pin connector? There is a big difference since you normally see a 5-pin connector on a boat trailer with the 5th pin used for an electric reverse lockout solenoid on a brake actuating…

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Answer 2

I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch #13514. The class III hitch has a 2-inch receiver, 4000-pound towing and 400-pound tongue weight capacity and bolts onto your Xterra's frame with no welding required. You will also need a wiring harness. Which…

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Answer 3

If you just installed a new Curt T-Connector #C56225 on your Nissan Xterra but you are still having issues with the lights on your trailer, then the issue is most likely on your trailer side. You can verify this by checking the 4-Way functions with a…

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Answer 4

Since you will have trailer brakes and a battery, you will need at least a 6-Way connector, but I suggest going ahead and using a 7-Way as they are more universal. You will also need a brake controller to manage the electric trailer brakes. I will…

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Answer 5

Since your 2008 Nissan Xterra does not have the factory tow package, you will need to use the Curt T-Connector wiring #C56225 that you have referenced. This kit comes with everything you will need to make the 4-Way functional including the wiring…

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Answer 6

One way would be to check the original window sticker for the vehicle for the tow package being listed. Other way would be to take the VIN to a Nissan dealer and have them run it to find out. If you do not have any factory trailer wiring currently…

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Answer 7

Your local mechanic is more than likely correct. Newer vehicles have sensitive components and thinner wires than ever before and adding trailer wiring that is powered by the vehicle wiring can overload the wires or sensitive circuitry and cause any…

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Answer 8

The relays for the trailer wiring on your 2006 Nissan Frontier can indeed go bad. On some Nissan vehicles there is another relay that is often needed so it is possible that it is missing or that one went bad. It is one of the blue relays included in…

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Answer 9

This is a very common issue with newer Nissan vehicles like your 2019 Nissan Frontier. There is a missing relay needed to activate the trailer running light circuit. The running light relay can be installed or replaced with #C57000. One likely place…

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Answer 10

For your 2007 Nissan Xterra, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, #C56225, that you have referenced. This harness includes the relays that can be found in the factory tow package wiring, and it is wired similarly as the factory…

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Answer 11

At this time we do not have the relays and wiring connector sold separately for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56225. This part is required for the 4-way flat trailer connector to function if your 2007 Nissan Xterra came from the…

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Answer 12

The trailer running light issue you are having with your 2006 Nissan Frontier is pretty common as Nissan for some reason left out the relay needed under the dash panel. Check out the picture I attached to see where you'll find where the relay…

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