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Trailer light adapter for bumper plug ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by T100Toyota, Dec 20, 2015.

  1. Dec 20, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    T100Toyota

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    On my TRD OR the 4 pin flat light harness plug is "male."

    Of course, both of my trailer need the opposite plug to hook up the trailer lights.

    Has anybody found an adapter ?

    Sorry, my newest other truck is a

    T100Toyota
     
  2. Dec 20, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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    Broccoli

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    Any napa/auto parts store should/will have an extension/adaptor if needed. Or make one, yoi can buy the ends and make your own.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    The trailers are correct, the truck should be female.

    Curious if it was factory wired wrong? Or someone wired it wrong aftermarket?
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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    T100Toyota

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    Howdy

    Brand new Tacoma with tow package....plug receptacle in bumper....maybe I am seeing it wrong......

    An adapter pigtail would need to be female to female and I never seen one.

    I will look again tomorrow and try to actually hook up the trailer lights.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2015 at 9:28 PM
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    Chasin Tail

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    the 4 pins on the truck should be 1 male + 3 female.. On the Trailer the pins should be 3 males + 1 female.
     
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  6. Dec 20, 2015 at 10:06 PM
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    That's what the truck is. It's exactly how it should be.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2015 at 7:35 AM
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    jdiru

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    you can get an adaptor at most auto parts stores or UHaul...
     
  8. Dec 23, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Mine is one big male ground and then 3 smaller male pins.....

    Has anyone actually hooked up 4 pin flat trailer lights?

    Thanks
     
  9. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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    Chasin Tail

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    My plug on my trailer went right in.

    image.jpg
     
  10. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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    forty2

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    Yes, earlier today in fact. I believe what you're referring to as "3 smaller male pins" are in fact the three female connectors, they just aren't surrounded by rubber or plastic like you may be used to seeing.
     
  11. Dec 23, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    Chasin Tail

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    This is the plug that plugs into the receptacle on the truck.

    image.jpg
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:19 PM
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    T100Toyota

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    Hey Perfect,


    Thanks for the clarification....My trailer is still buried in the barn.
     

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