Trailer Lighting Harness

I tore off the 7-pin connector on a rock. I went over to my local trailer place and they said they couldn't due it b/c toyota used proprietary components for the hook-up.

Just orderd the parts from the dealer..... 216.00 +tax

Anyone else have to do this?

I figure I can just install the components myself when the come in, just sucks how much it costs.

 

Thats a crock. Any decent mechanic could figure that wiring out. its only 7 wires for goodness sakes.

 

damn what a rip off! I would think you could have just wired in a new harness from anywhere

 

dang,thats high

 

who told you they couldnt do it?

 

That's what I thought, but the guy over at Longhorn trailers didn't want to miss with the wires, said he'd install it after I got the part from toyota because he didn't have a part that would work....

 

** also I was mad so I already went to the dealership and ordered the replacement, they make you prepay for a "special order" part... I figured they'd have a bunch in-stock

 

You could use any 7-pin socket. Probably $10-$20 at a hardware store.

 

sounds like that guy was just lazy.
I would get a refund and see about a cheaper route.

do you have pics of the damage?

 

now you tell me...


btw, I've backed into 2 different things in a year of having a new 09 taco with a back-up camera.... only backed into 1 think with my old ride in 10 yrs.... maybe the back-up camera is not so great

 

here is a wiring diagram for it
http://www.accessconnect.com/trailer_wiring_diagram.htm

 

i was surprised, usually they are really good over there at Longhorn trailer.

no pics, I'll prob get some later on

 

hmm Ive never dealt with them before.

but I would for sure get a refund on that harness! I have the 4 pin adapter, ive never looked at the 7 pin on our trucks before.

 

First off, Toyota uses standard 7 Pin wire colors, they would match up with most aftermarket 7 pin harness no prob.
Second;
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/88981-7-pin-trailer-wiring-reocating-bumper.html

Very frustrating though, good luck!

 

I would, but it was the only way to order the metal mounting plate (it cames with the assembly).. I'll have to look again, but i don't think it was fixable

 

send me a pic of what it looks like. my dad owns a welding shop and i might be able to save you a lot of money

 

oh shoot I just looked at that link. that would be WAY easy!

 

Cancel the order, I have the (original) connector, and the bracket for sale for $50.00 shipped.
Take care,
vbibi

 

7 pin plug here

http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/4624-7-pin-heavy-duty-trailer-plug.html WEST MARINE
7-Pin Heavy Duty Trailer Plug

$2.99 to $43.99

 

I looked through my Home depot today, and couldn't find one

I ripped mine off too. going to go searching tomorrow. I gotta haul the Rhino to the lake!