Diode Tow Bar Wiring Installation Instructions for a Separate Wired Vehicle
Question:
Which wiring kit do I need for a 1988 VW cabriolet It has 3 bulbs tail lights, brake lights and turn signals. I thinking the 6 diode.
asked by: Scott D
Helpful Expert Reply:
You have two options for wiring a vehicle like your 1988 VW Cabriolet for diode style tow bar wiring. You can wire up the tow vehicle so that the taillights function like a combined system (2 wire), which in this case you would want a 4 diode kit. Or you can wire up your vehicle like a separate system where you would use a 6 diode kit.
For a 4 diode kit you would want the # RM-154 or for a 6 diode kit you would want the # 154-792-118158.
I attached an FAQ on wiring up the vehicle in either configuration for you to check out as well.
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Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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