wiring a XJ hitch
08-09-2006, 11:38 PM
#41
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Re: wiring a XJ hitch
Bill,
You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
the adaptor is included if it is needed.
Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
the other side of the thingie.
The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
$20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
>> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
>>
>> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
>> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
>> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
>> $25.00
>> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
>> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
>> existing
>> wire harness.
>>
>> <quote>
>> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
>> </quote>
You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
the adaptor is included if it is needed.
Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
the other side of the thingie.
The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
$20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
>> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
>>
>> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
>> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
>> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
>> $25.00
>> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
>> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
>> existing
>> wire harness.
>>
>> <quote>
>> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
>> </quote>
08-09-2006, 11:42 PM
#42
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Re: wiring a XJ hitch
And, I agree with you. The problem is, your link is not the strength you
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
08-09-2006, 11:42 PM
#43
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Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
And, I agree with you. The problem is, your link is not the strength you
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
08-09-2006, 11:42 PM
#44
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
And, I agree with you. The problem is, your link is not the strength you
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
08-09-2006, 11:42 PM
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
And, I agree with you. The problem is, your link is not the strength you
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
need to make the statement you made. Your link lists products that include
the converter it one is needed. Basically, they sell systems for one price.
If you need a converter, they do not sell you the flat 4-pin and the
converter, they sell a converter that already terminates in a flat 4-pin.
They do not list converters because they do not sell converters separately,
they sell a product that has one unplug an existing harness, plug their
product in, and reconnect the harness to the new connector to complete the
vehicle's wiring, then has a flat 4-pin coming out to connect the trailer
to.
Get it?
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44DA7A1C.5D916F88@***.net...
> That was what I was trying to tell Jeff. The reason I just said
> "no" to the poster's question.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> My 88 and 87 hitches are wired direct. Never used them, but that is
>> what I have.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
08-10-2006, 01:12 AM
#46
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Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
Posted Monday 10:39 PM: "No:
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
08-10-2006, 01:12 AM
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
Posted Monday 10:39 PM: "No:
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
08-10-2006, 01:12 AM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
Posted Monday 10:39 PM: "No:
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
08-10-2006, 01:12 AM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
Posted Monday 10:39 PM: "No:
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp" "No" answers the poster's
question, if an adapter is needed with a link that indicates there are
none for his '88 XJ. The second link had a useful Jeep color code, which
makes it possible to hook it up with testing the leads.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You're missing the point. There is no adapter listed for any of them BECAUSE
> the adaptor is included if it is needed.
>
> Your link is good because it offers a product that is "plug-n-pray", no
> splicing or anything like that. Simply locate a connector, unplug it, plug
> the "thingie" in, and reconnect the other side of the original connector to
> the other side of the thingie.
>
> The problem is, I can get a flat 4-pin for around $10 that includes both
> sides of the wire harness (the vehicle side and the trailer side) and
> something on the order of 15 ft of wire. I have to lcoate the wires on the
> tow vehicle that I'm interested in, and I have to make splices. But, I save
> $20, or more, for my trouble. And, I get all of the color codes I need ...
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:44DA56EE.F9B9D5E4@***.net...
> > Find, lets have the link with the color codes for our news group.
> > There was no adapter listed for his '88 XJ.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>
> >> WalMart sells the harness the guy needs complete with color codes for a
> >> fraction of the prices listed in your link.
> >>
> >> And "they" include the needed converter in the connection kit, so it is
> >> difficult to determine if a converter is needed or not unless one assumes
> >> the over priced $45.00 kit includes a converter while the over priced
> >> $25.00
> >> kit does not. The ONLY reason to buy this product is to avoid splicing
> >> wires. The company provides a simple connector that plugs into the
> >> existing
> >> wire harness.
> >>
> >> <quote>
> >> Taillight converter included with kits when needed.
> >> </quote>
08-10-2006, 10:57 AM
#50
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiring a XJ hitch
OK the problem is there is a ground wire, left turn wire, auxiliary
power wire, electric brake wire, reverse wire, tail light wire, and
right turn wire on the on the back of a 7-pin. Well I have the turn
signal wires, the reverse wire, and the ground but I have 2 wires for
the tail lights the wire for the brake lights and a wire for tail
lights which power 2 different bulbs. Well I didn't realize this until
I was down to 2 wire that I need and only 1 wire on the 7-pin. Which
means I either have brake lights and no tail lights or tail lights and
no brake lights I've tried it. If you connect them both to the wire
your headlights come on when you hit the brakes its kinda funny.
power wire, electric brake wire, reverse wire, tail light wire, and
right turn wire on the on the back of a 7-pin. Well I have the turn
signal wires, the reverse wire, and the ground but I have 2 wires for
the tail lights the wire for the brake lights and a wire for tail
lights which power 2 different bulbs. Well I didn't realize this until
I was down to 2 wire that I need and only 1 wire on the 7-pin. Which
means I either have brake lights and no tail lights or tail lights and
no brake lights I've tried it. If you connect them both to the wire
your headlights come on when you hit the brakes its kinda funny.