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snik 04-14-2018 01:31 AM

Thanks man. I'll try it again in the morning.


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semcoinc 04-14-2018 10:40 AM

Here is a picture showing the mounting location for the trailer module

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R2...=w1182-h886-no

Mike

snik 04-14-2018 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semcoinc (Post 1132675)
Here is a picture showing the mounting location for the trailer module



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R2...=w1182-h886-no



Mike



My man Mike. Thank u. :)


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semcoinc 04-14-2018 11:02 AM

You're welcome snik :thumbup:

I have found my aftermarket trailer hitch set up to be very useful and have pulled about a 4500# trailer load about 1200 miles with no issues.

The factory wiring pigtail is becoming something of a unicorn so if one even thinks they might ever need a trailer hitch set up, grab the factory pigtail when you see it.

Mike

snik 04-14-2018 05:24 PM

Thanks again everyone.
Got it done. Vacuumed out that whole area while I was in there. Harness in. Module in. Hitch on.
Just have to grind away the bumper support and then put all that mess on.




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snik 04-14-2018 10:35 PM

Another unsuccessful day. Spent most of the afternoon cutting up the bumper bracket to clear the hitch. Not the bumper bolts won't line up. If I catch one. I can't catch the other.
I'm wondering if it's bent, or shit. Maybe I have to cut away more material. I didn't think of that till just now while typing this.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cc181d4088.jpg


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snik 04-14-2018 10:39 PM

Just went and looked again. Yep, I see a spot that could potentially be the problem. Gonna have to grind away a little more tomorrow. Hopefully that does the trick.


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omgwtf 06-19-2020 03:54 PM

02 E53 3.0
Have an aftermarket hitch, AHMll (trailer module) 7 way plug installed.
when trailer (LED) is plugged in, I have:

Park lights = Yes
Brake = No
Turn = No

Bought a second module and same outcome.
Plugged in a 7 way to 4 way with indicator, all 4 lights just keep blinking.

What am I missing ?

Any help from an old thread would greatly be appreciated.

wpoll 06-19-2020 04:16 PM

Trailer module may not detect LED trailer lights correctly. Try a trailer with incandescent lamps.

Effduration 06-20-2020 10:49 AM

Are you using an oem wiring harness?


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