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drummerb86
09-22-2004, 01:41 PM
Is there somewhere to hook up my trailer wiring?
I can not find it...
Please let me know where it is
Thanks

drummerb86
09-22-2004, 01:42 PM
oh sorry i have a 97 grand cherokee laredo L6 2wd

msrjeep
09-22-2004, 01:43 PM
how long is a piece of string? lol, need some more information. do you have a tow package? i assume it's a grand cherokee?

drummerb86
09-22-2004, 01:48 PM
no i do not have the tow package. I just installed the hitch last week. Yes it is a 97 grand cherokee L6 2wd

drummerb86
09-23-2004, 12:03 PM
I still cant find where i tie into my lights?

jeeper61
09-23-2004, 04:17 PM
the factory trailer harness connects inside the left rear console panel behind where the inside spare sits. ive never had the panel off to see what that looks like in there so maybe you can take a picture and show us if you like. do you have a aftermarket harness the factory harness exits the cab near the center of the rear hatch through the floor.

drummerb86
09-23-2004, 05:41 PM
I do not have a harness yet nor the trailer. Im ganna going to go get one soon. May be this weekend. When i do take out the spare i will post a picture with my findings. Thanks alot for the info

leowolf
09-23-2004, 06:04 PM
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=REE&MfrPartNumber=74668&PartType=874&PTSet=A

drummerb86
09-23-2004, 08:56 PM
Is this what i need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7923909860&category=33653

drummerb86
09-23-2004, 08:57 PM
its nearly half the price of parts america

drummerb86
09-23-2004, 09:26 PM
it says for models with tow package. What the difference?

msrjeep
09-24-2004, 12:06 AM
"DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLES WIRING FROM SHORT-CIRCUITS IN THE TRAILER WIRING!"

this is an add-on for already existing trailer wiring

Cam7
09-24-2004, 05:57 AM
What kind of trailer Travel Trailer or ulitity? It makes a difference as to whay kind of trailer harness to get.

drummerb86
09-24-2004, 09:39 AM
Just a small 4x6 ulitity trailer.

Cam7
09-25-2004, 05:06 AM
Just a small 4x6 ulitity trailer.
Any parts store or even Wallmart should carry it.Its a little more complicated if you are doing a Travel Trailer.Like the other post says access is through the panell behind spare tire.All you have to do is to unplug the harness and plug the new one in.

drummerb86
09-25-2004, 05:47 PM
thanks for your help i may go today and get one

firedawg
03-18-2005, 10:08 PM
I Have not been able to find one for less than $60

I think I am just going to do mine the old fashoined way.

JeepForever
03-25-2005, 09:26 AM
I have a '94 Jeep GC, which might be somewhat different, but here's my experience.
I had a wire not working on the trailer, so I traced the wires back to a converter module that splits the vehicle wiring into the proper wiring for the flat (or round) trailer wire plug. I purchased the replacement module online for about $25 (other stores had something for $75, which must have been different). Just get one that works for your vehicle model & year (I agree that Wal-Mart or Autozone should have these). There should be wiring instructions that show what color VEHICLE wire to connect to the "input" wires on the converter module. The "output" end is the outlet that would plug into the trailer wire. Mine was easy because I was replacing what was already installed. You might need to run a wire over to the RIGHT turn-signal. You'll know more when you see the diagram that comes with the harness.
ONE MORE NOTE - my wiring harness was behind the left TAIL LIGHT (not the spare tire). I don't know if this is standard, but that's how mine was. I used good wire connectors and electrical tape because there's some exposure to outside air & condensation behind the light compartment. Let us know how it goes.

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