How to install 4 pin trailer lights - vehicle side - direct wiring -

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  • @JD-ep1xj
    @JD-ep1xj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Started half way in, saw what appeared to be an experienced beard creep into the footage and I knew right there, look no further. This dude is legit. I wasn't wrong. Nice work man appreciate the walk through! Super helpful

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching JD!

  • @valeryglukhov7970
    @valeryglukhov7970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I safe $125 watching your video

  • @1DerekGordill0
    @1DerekGordill0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for clearing this one up for me.
    Almost spent $229 on a wiring kit for my car specifically. This saves $200 doin it from scratch.
    Thank you!

  • @montanawhite5699
    @montanawhite5699 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video, my dog ate my connector off of my bronco. Whoever wired it before did some weird color mismatch rainbow puzzle. My dogs also ate my trailer wires a year ago but I just had to change the whole thing so it was easier.

  • @JamesHammondBigJim
    @JamesHammondBigJim ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this.. It was difficult finding a video that had the vehicle problem addressed. Most seemed to assume the vehicle had an 4 wire adapter built in. Not true for my 2002 Forester. Also, great to see a genuine old Simpson meter! Mine have long ago gotten broken and now I have several of the free meters from Harbor Freight. Sorry but I probably won't wait for the Amazon delivery. I've been towing this trailer for a while with incorrectly wired lights.

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem Jim. Glad to clear things up. The old simpson meters are the best I much prefer analog to digital.

  • @ToddKirst
    @ToddKirst ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Of course it's a 10mm." Classic!

  • @icebeezyent8757
    @icebeezyent8757 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the only video that made it clear what wire did what which made the rest self explanatory

  • @bigmedge
    @bigmedge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such a methodical , logical , & straightforward tutorial !! Many thanks big bro , may you always stay blessed !!!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bigmedge. Glad you found value!

  • @nviouzdarknessify
    @nviouzdarknessify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn't know I needed this video, until now. I have a 98 XJ and glad I saw this!

  • @roughwoods3614
    @roughwoods3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Life saver! I encounter the same problem with my 99 Land Rover. Thanks!

  • @AmericanOne9621
    @AmericanOne9621 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shout out to to the man with a "Simpson" old school meter...

  • @shaneparker2823
    @shaneparker2823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Losing bolts happens to the best of us lol great video thank u. Helped me out

  • @richh5392
    @richh5392 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the old Simpson!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nothing beats an old analog meter.

  • @jessicahouse5744
    @jessicahouse5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will be very helpful. Thank you.

  • @andypandy5224
    @andypandy5224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funny that I'm doing this on my vehicle and as it turns out its xj as well. Thanks bro

  • @LordLugo23
    @LordLugo23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I needed to wire up my XJ also. Thanks man!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Good luck!

  • @AtomicElectronCo
    @AtomicElectronCo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing man! Straight up info needed all the way to the one you used. CHEERS.

  • @jimbeaux89
    @jimbeaux89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know. I’ll be renting a trailer for my dirtbike to go up to High Point In PA. Forgot to have them install the light plug when they installed my hitch

  • @valeryglukhov7970
    @valeryglukhov7970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful.Thank you. Mechanic charge $125 for this job

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      UHAUL Does it much cheaper

  • @pallen1746
    @pallen1746 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my kind of guy right here...
    I drop screws and bolts all the time..
    I just knew you were going to be missing that 10mm..
    Take care pal

    • @zachsheffield1325
      @zachsheffield1325 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s always the 10 mm in the left hand glove!!

  • @paulrockwood371
    @paulrockwood371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanls fpr the video. That lighter trick will be my new buddy lol cant tell you how many wires ive tried to shave into and cut my fingers lol

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! Now you can trade Cutting them for burning them. J.K. it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of but works great in a pinch. (Pun intended) Thank for watching! Subscribe for more!

    • @paulrockwood371
      @paulrockwood371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redneckryan haha Yep subd and I'll take a little bic burn over a slice any day lol.

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

  • @utech9989
    @utech9989 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome.

  • @utech9989
    @utech9989 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @reajuan387
    @reajuan387 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you brother

  • @Jonedvega
    @Jonedvega 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you !!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your welcome

  • @theMekanik
    @theMekanik ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You kan remove small pieces of elektikal tape and wrap the wire it's easier than stikking and entire roll between a wire bible.

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but I eat a lot of fried chicken so I have greasy fingers and it never sticks right

  • @eddiemartinez4060
    @eddiemartinez4060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just pay extra get plug in harness from curt and it's so much easier to install

    • @rlowle1228
      @rlowle1228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So who is curt? Where do i get the plug in harness?

    • @eddiemartinez4060
      @eddiemartinez4060 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rlowle1228 it's a manufacturing company that makes harness for trailer wiring Google curt harness with make of SUV or tuck

    • @evildark940
      @evildark940 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah and pay upwards of 120+ bucks this is 18 bucks.

  • @claesfredelius5856
    @claesfredelius5856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. I feel like a dumbass for not using the multimeter to test which cable is correct

  • @jimbaranski4687
    @jimbaranski4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude! Use vampire tap connectors, not strip-wrap-tape!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, I'm good. I've never liked those things. Why buy it when you can build it!

  • @user-yv7fb8ki2v
    @user-yv7fb8ki2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question.
    i have an 02 Dodge Ram 1500. My 4 pin flat connecter on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT. My 7 pin connector on vehicle for trailer works fine. EXCEPT THE RUNNING LIGHT.
    What do you recommend?
    Thanks.

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't know much about the dodge rams, but I'd look to see if it is fused somewhere.

    • @user-yv7fb8ki2v
      @user-yv7fb8ki2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redneckryan Thanks friend. I appreciate your response.

    • @user-yv7fb8ki2v
      @user-yv7fb8ki2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it was a fuse. thanks for replying friend. i thought truck running lights, and trailer running lights were same fuse. thats why i overlooked it. duh! lol

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AWESOME! Glad I could help. Yes sometimes if the vehicle is equipped with a factory tow package the trailer lights will be fused separately. I love when it turns out to be something simple.

    • @user-yv7fb8ki2v
      @user-yv7fb8ki2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@redneckryan You know it! THANKS!

  • @mazwt44
    @mazwt44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... thats a nice old meter...

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks. My dad had a simpson 260 when I was growing up. They are the best in my opinion. I buy them whenever I see them at estate sales and such. They still sell them new- amzn.to/3kluBHL

  • @tylerpuff2662
    @tylerpuff2662 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I connect brake light vehicle side to the turn signals trailer side it turns my turn signals on on the vehicles

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont understand why you would want to connect trailer turn signals to your break lights.

  • @Lapeerphoto
    @Lapeerphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn't yr dad teach you to solder those connections? 🤣 @6:40 :)
    Nice Simpson meter ya got there!

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he did teach me to! haha, nothing better than a Simpson 260!

    • @Lapeerphoto
      @Lapeerphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redneckryan Nothing other than a 270 😂🤣😂

  • @petegeralis7076
    @petegeralis7076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m not saying it won’t work, but why not even but connect it?

  • @Breezy-qs8sg
    @Breezy-qs8sg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if my truck has no color coding on it so I can't tell ?:

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Them you turn your lights or blinkers on and use a meter or test light to determine which wire does what.

  • @stoner4
    @stoner4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my brake comes on with the right and left turn iugess thats the old way

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah there are a couple of different ways that can work but typically, trailer bulbs have two intensities. The low beam will be running lights when your headlights are on and the high beam is for break and signal. The 4 puns on the connector are ground or common. Low beam(both tail lights low). Left high. And right high. When you break it will typically turn both signals on. You might find this configuration on an older vehicle, but most modern vehicles use separate bulbs for brake and signal.

  • @hotfirefighter1210
    @hotfirefighter1210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the adapter I need for the 4 pin?

  • @georgegouvas27
    @georgegouvas27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your wiring the wires together backwards, because if u decide to wire nut it the wires will unravel.

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I won't wire nut them

  • @Max-kn9yi
    @Max-kn9yi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wiring ? Its a^$#@< just to plug it in

  • @rando1653
    @rando1653 ปีที่แล้ว

    I save my dignity as a grown man watching this video, the ladies on the street will be like "omg Becky, look at his connection, I'm soaking wet"

    • @redneckryan
      @redneckryan  ปีที่แล้ว

      And then you lost it by Sh*t posting on the internet. Well done!