Adding External Trailer Brake Lights to a 2009 Honda Pilot
Question:
How do we install external trailer brake lights to a Honda Pilot 2009? Thank you so much!
asked by: Lorig B
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you want to add additional lights to the 2009 Honda Pilot. The best solution would be to install a 4-Way trailer wiring connector on the back of your Pilot using # 118491. Then you could plug in a simple magnetic light kit such as # RM-2120. If the Pilot already has a 4-Way flat then you would not need to install # 118491.
If the Pilot has a 7-Way trailer connector then you would also need an adapter, # PK12716, which plugs into the 7-Way and then you would plug the 4-Way into the back of it.
If I have completely missed the mark on this one let me know. If you just need to connect a trailer to power the trailer lights then you need only to install the # 118491 harness if the trailer uses a 4-Way flat connector. But if the trailer has a different type of connector, let me know what it is and I can determine what you would need on the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
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Pollak 7 Pole to 4 Way Connector Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 4 Flat
- Pollak
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