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Help-7 Way TRAILER PLUG on Mighty Max -Need Wiring Help...

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closefan   +1y
Hello. I have a 1983 2.3l turbo diesel mighty max 4x4
I also have a trailer that has a 7-way plug.
I need to know how to wire a 7-way receiver plug on the car side.

The 7-Circuit Car-Side Diagram goes like this:

White: #1 Terminal to Common Ground
Red: #5 Terminal to Stop & L.H. Turn Signal
Black: #4 Terminal to Battery Charge
Yellow:#7 Terminal to Auxiliary Ground or Extra Aux Circuit
Green: #3 Terminal to Tail Running & License Light
Brown: #6 Terminal to Stop and R.H. Turn Signal
** Blue: #2 Terminal to Electric Brake **

** I think I need an electric brake controller too... and if I got one, that is another can of worms I would need help on. **

Can someone take the time to explain how best to connect all this on the truck? I need to get the trailer checked in less than 5 days for turn signal and braking. Even if you have a slap-stick idea (IE. Simply splicing into the rear tail light and turn signal wires on the back of my truck?) for now, I'd take the advice.

Thank you all in advance!

Manny
rxinhed   +1y
This many years away from the production date, it is not likely you'll find a harness adapter and you'll be making you own connections. To get the tail lights, look under the bed and locate the frame harness to tail light connector(s). Using a circuit tester or volt meter, check the wires to see which is active when signal and running lights are activated. I find it easiest to use the hazards to ID the brake/turn circuit. This will fill three (3) of the spots on the trailer connector.
(4) Ground wiring is easy, just provide a sufficient wire from the trailer connector to the frame (not body work).
(5) If the trailer has a circuit for electric brakes, the lead from the brake controller goes to the appropriate spot on the connector.
(6) The sixth spot will be for truck to trailer 12V+ power. A lead of at least 8 gauge should be sufficient for that purpose, but test fit the connector before spending $$ on the big wire.
(7) The final circuit is for a back up light, if desired or already on the trailer.

The task is not daunting if you examine the truck, figure your wiring path and locations needed for the respective connector(s), and have your build plan down mentally.

Cheers,
Russell
closefan   +1y
Russell

Thank you. Very clear and helpful.

Manny
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