Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Question:
Looking for a trailer hitch wiring harness for a 2014 jetta GLI. Should be straightforward, but got a bit confused as I read somewhere that the GLI lights may be different and require a different type harness? Some guidance is appreciated. Thank-you
asked by: John M
Expert Reply:
Correct, the GLI models have different tail lights so you won't be able to use a plug-in trailer wiring harness. That said, we do still have an option in the Curt Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56496 which will hardwire directly into the wires behind the tail lights. It provides a 4-pole/4-way connector which is the most common and widely used.
If you don't already have a trailer hitch picked out then I recommend adding the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11474. Don't forget the Ball Mount part # C45520, Hitch Ball part # F-4,and Pin/Clip part # C40018.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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