dale farley
12-29-2016, 09:40 AM
I am trying to wire my PT Cruiser to tow behind the bus. The connector shown below with two wires is the turn signal. The one with three wires is the tail and stop light. I thought I could just connect 12v to the left or right turn signal and it would work, but it doesn't. I have tried every possible configuration, and ANY TIME I connect one of my turn signals, they both flash. There is no short between my wires. To make the turn signals work, I have to also connect a ground to one of the wires on the tail light. I have same/similar problems with my Honda CRV.
For simplicity, I am using a source to connect 12v and ground to the 4 wire flat connector that I have connected to the rear lights on the tow vehicle. Nothing seems to work right. I can find connector kits to install on on the CRV to pull a trailer, but that is not what I am trying to accomplish. Are all my problems caused by the lack of diodes in the circuit? I can find no information on wiring a vehicle to be towed. The bus has a tow module on it, but neither vehicle works right when hooked to the bus. I am missing something!!!
For simplicity, I am using a source to connect 12v and ground to the 4 wire flat connector that I have connected to the rear lights on the tow vehicle. Nothing seems to work right. I can find connector kits to install on on the CRV to pull a trailer, but that is not what I am trying to accomplish. Are all my problems caused by the lack of diodes in the circuit? I can find no information on wiring a vehicle to be towed. The bus has a tow module on it, but neither vehicle works right when hooked to the bus. I am missing something!!!