Trailer Wiring Harness?

firefly · 07-20-2005, 10:42 AM

I have a 97 TJ Sahara and would like to know what I need to do to connect my trailer lights to the Jeep? Is there a harness tucked away behind the bumper so I can connect the trailer harness directly? Is there a "Y" harness where I need to buy a harness, connect it to the "Y" and then to the trailer? Or do I need to buy a harness and splice it into the tail lights?

Thanks in advance,
Joe

firefly · 07-20-2005, 10:45 AM

Forget it- I got off my arse and did a search on the forum and found all the answers

mossimo19 · 07-20-2005, 10:55 AM

I just posted this question yesterday...and I have a 97 also...

lostjohn · 07-20-2005, 11:36 AM

The dealer can get this item, there is a change after 97, the one I got was under $24, with my dealer discount. Probbly 20% more to the public. Simple install less then ten minutes. The 97 item installs on the passenger side. Just loosen the fender liner and plug it in. Thread the pigtail through the rear crossmember and tie strap. HTH

jcblitch · 07-30-2005, 10:10 AM

Agree with lostjohn....I bought the kit for my 2004 from the dealer for about $32 and it fit perfectly....completed the install in less that 15mins.
JB

lostskiier · 07-30-2005, 01:43 PM

I had mine installed at a trailer hitch store for $20, that's including the harness.

How ironic lostjohn............. I'm lostskiier but my name is Jon

gtex · 07-30-2005, 02:46 PM

Advance Auto Parts, $15 no cutting, no splicing.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=HOP&mfrpartnumber=42615 &parttype=874&ptset=A

if that link fails- try searching Hoppy part number 42615 or similar for your year model. the 42615 is for an 04 Unlimited.

Rocky5 · 07-30-2005, 03:14 PM

anyone know if ^^^^^ part number will work on an 05? I called Advance Auto and they said Hoppy dosen't show a part number for an 05.

gtex · 07-30-2005, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky5

anyone know if ^^^^^ part number will work on an 05? I called Advance Auto and they said Hoppy dosen't show a part number for an 05.

I bought that part labeled for 04 and it works on my 05. I figured there catalog just wasn't upated yet. Although, I think I've got one light that doesn't work, but I assume that's a trailer issue.

I can't imagine they changed anything from 04 to 05 on the lights wiring. Maybe somebody can confirm that with a wiring diagram.

greg

Rocky5 · 07-30-2005, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the info!!

blackZZR · 07-30-2005, 11:14 PM

I paid 15 bucks for a no splice harness at Kragen Auto. it has 2 t connectors that snap into place behind the tailights

07-20-2005, 10:45 AM	#2
firefly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 225 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Forget it- I got off my arse and did a search on the forum and found all the answers

07-20-2005, 11:36 AM	#4
lostjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boise Posts: 73 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The dealer can get this item, there is a change after 97, the one I got was under $24, with my dealer discount. Probbly 20% more to the public. Simple install less then ten minutes. The 97 item installs on the passenger side. Just loosen the fender liner and plug it in. Thread the pigtail through the rear crossmember and tie strap. HTH

07-30-2005, 01:43 PM	#6
lostskiier Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 51 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I had mine installed at a trailer hitch store for $20, that's including the harness. How ironic lostjohn............. I'm lostskiier but my name is Jon

07-30-2005, 02:46 PM	#7
gtex Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 245 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Advance Auto Parts, $15 no cutting, no splicing. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=HOP&mfrpartnumber=42615 &parttype=874&ptset=A if that link fails- try searching Hoppy part number 42615 or similar for your year model. the 42615 is for an 04 Unlimited.

07-30-2005, 11:14 PM	#11
blackZZR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 500 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I paid 15 bucks for a no splice harness at Kragen Auto. it has 2 t connectors that snap into place behind the tailights