stupid question - trailer lights

[Mc Tool]

i had to look it up

Why the Difference Exists

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  • Tow Vehicle (3-Wire System): Many cars, trucks, and RVs—especially imports or vehicles with amber turn signals—have distinct circuits for the left turn signal, right turn signal, and the brakes.
  • Standard Trailer (2-Wire System): Standard flat 4-way trailer wiring combines the stop and turn functions onto a single yellow wire (left) and a single green wire (right). [1]

Why You Need a Converter

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  • If you plug a 3-wire vehicle directly into a 2-wire trailer without a converter, your turn signals and brake lights will not function correctly.
  • Stepping on the brake might override your flashing turn signal, or turning on your blinker might cause your brake lights to flash.
  • A 3-to-2 Wire Taillight Converter safely merges the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle into the combined circuits required by the trailer. [1]

Oh yeah ,I forgot you guys wire up your lights all wrong , coz we separate the brake , tail and turn lights . Gotta say tho that I see quite a few US import cars and some big trucks now have the flashing brake light set up too

 

[airshot]

Oh yeah ,I forgot you guys wire up your lights all wrong , coz we separate the brake , tail and turn lights . Gotta say tho that I see quite a few US import cars and some big trucks now have the flashing brake light set up too

Just recently noticed the flashing brake lights on some vehicles. Probably a good idea as to many are not paying attention or on their phones. Something is needed to wake people up !

 

[Mc Tool]

Just recently noticed the flashing brake lights on some vehicles. Probably a good idea as to many are not paying attention or on their phones. Something is needed to wake people up !

I meant that ....in NZ we have yellow turn signal indicators , the US imports ( Dodge Challenger for instance ) dont , they flash the brake light at the rear and the side light ( we call them park lights ) at the front . Different but still obvious what the intention is .