How do I wire the tail light on my 2005 Scion tC to a Trailer?
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How do I wire the tail light on my 2005 Scion tC to a Trailer? I’ve looked under the car, in the trunk, around the tail lights. I need to know how to do it since I’ll be moving in a few days. Thank you!!
How do I wire the tail light on my 2005 Scion tC to a Trailer? I’ve looked under the car, in the trunk, around the tail lights. I need to know how to do it since I’ll be moving in a few days. Thank you!!
October 1st, 2007 at 8:51 am
Scrape a bit of the plastic insulation off each of the Scion’s taillight wires-enough to attach alligator clips directly to each wire from the corresponding wires that light your running lights, stop lights and turn signal lights on the trailer. You can use a common ground for each. The alligator clips make for an easy hook-up, compared to a more permanent soldered splice.
Alternatively, there are light splice kits available that employ a multi-pin plugin between both vehicles. These run about $40-$50, and are application specific. Find them at most auto parts stores as well as equipment rental yards, like U-Haul.
October 4th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Its not even rated to tow. You will end up damaging the car.
blazz - The old xB had even less power than the tC. The new one is the same as a tC. You cant tow with any Scion.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Why in the hell would you want to tow something behind that car. That car is not made to be towing things. If you want to tow something . Should have gotten a scion xB Or another Toytota product—like rav4 (2.4) or tacoma with (4cyldr)
October 6th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
The last two answers are right. You’re not even suppose to tow with that car. Toyota doesn’t even recommend it. That’s not a smart move since your entire chassis isn’t designed for it- meaning you will probably damage the drivetrain and the brakes aren’t designed to handle the additional weight of even the smallest trailers- causing it to not be very safe either.