Troubleshooting the Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit # HM48925 on 2004 Nissan Xterra

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I installed a Hopkins 48925 Tail Light Converter on my Nissan Xterra. I have all led lights on my Xterra. The converter is wired correctly, but when I hit my brake pedal the turn signal indicators on the dash come on. The turn signals still work but both indicators come on with braking. What is causing this is it because I have led lights on my vehicle?

asked by: Jeff S

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The Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM48925 is not compatible with LED lights.

The correct wiring harness for use with LED lights is the Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Way Flat Connector - LED Compatible # HM48895.

expert reply by: Thomas M

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Answer 1

I am sorry to hear you are running into issues with the Hopkins Taillight Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #HM48925 you installed in your 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. First, I recommend double checking that the white wire attached…

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I recommend checking the ground connection on the Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit #HM48925 as it may not be making sufficient contact with a suitable ground connection. To ensure it is not the ground connection you can run a temporary jumper wire to…

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Answer 3

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 4

It is pretty unlikely the converter failed if the issue is that both turn signals turn on when you engage the right turn signal. Instead the issue is almost certainly a poor ground which is causing this. I would re-check the ground connection with…

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Answer 5

It sounds like there may a wiring issue or a bad converter. When installing the Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit part #HM48925 you want to hook up the wires to the following on your 2005 Honda Element. Wires on converter - White (ground) connects to…

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Answer 6

This could certainly be a grounding issue. When a circuit does not have a sufficient ground, it can cause many different issues. If possible, I recommend checking all of the grounds for your trailer taillights. You will want to make sure the ground…

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Answer 7

If you are just having an issue with the left side brake/turn signal light on your trailer then the first thing I would do is test the pin responsible for this signal on the vehicle side trailer connector. If the pin does not have power then most…

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Answer 8

You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

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Answer 9

The issue you are experiencing is likely a bad ground connection. It sounds like it worked, then didn't, and now works again which definitely sounds like the ground connection. I recommend checking your main ground connection on your boat trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

The most likely cause for the turn signals not to work when the running lights are on with your trailer is a bad or weak ground. It's very possible that a weak ground connection can be just strong enough to allow sufficient current for some…

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Answer 12

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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