RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/30/2007 3:13:51 PM
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Manybrews
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Ive stated in previous posts about this already..
buy the factory harness. Its designed for it.
People trying to save a buck will cost themselves in the long run when they "pop" a transistorized control circuit for the lighting, and then have to buy a 500 dollar control unit.
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/30/2007 3:28:20 PM
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silvercoupe97
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Pinning to the top RD.
Great write up once again.
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/31/2007 1:48:52 PM
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rdenis
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Okay I have updated completely. Modulite #118176 wiring harness works properly.
Manybrews and I will have to agree to disagee on this one - this harness has integrated circuit protection, isolated direct power supply and will not harm any other circuits, ECU's, transistorized chips or what have you. It is designed not to interfere with any of the tow vehicle's computer systems or anti-lock brakes.
< Message edited by rdenis -- 5/31/2007 1:58:02 PM >
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/31/2007 2:34:10 PM
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Manybrews
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quote:
ORIGINAL: rdenis
Okay I have updated completely. Modulite #118176 wiring harness works properly.
Manybrews and I will have to agree to disagee on this one - this harness has integrated circuit protection, isolated direct power supply and will not harm any other circuits, ECU's, transistorized chips or what have you. It is designed not to interfere with any of the tow vehicle's computer systems or anti-lock brakes.
perhaps the harness you installed.
but the ones most will be installing are generic "one size fits all" units from various autoparts stores that completely applies the added amperage draw to the factory circuits.
Ive seen this far too many times to not warn people about the possible damage they can cause.
The factory system is reliable, plugs right in, and is designed for it. An added 40 bucks is not really that big of an investment when most have already spent 20-25 grand on their truck.
but to each their own.
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/31/2007 3:40:57 PM
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silvercoupe97
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I agree with Manybrews with the "one size fits all" plugs. I've seen friends use those generic ones and have their turn signals and interior lights go bonkers on them....fast flashing and what have you.
I agree, with Rdenis too. I've seen..just seen..those higher priced tow plugs with it's own built in circuitry and it and it seems to appeal to my common sense to use those over the generic plugs for reason Manybrews stated.
I don't believe that things like these need to be from the dealership. The aftermarket world knows that just adding on an extra bulb to one side will lower that side's electrical resistance and cause that side to die faster and cause numerous electrical bo bo's. That's the whole reason for using relays and such in a lot of aftermarket installs (relays on remote wires, add on power sources, etc.).
IMO, spend that extra little bit now or spend 10x more later.
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/31/2007 9:08:43 PM
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rdenis
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I wouldn't try to disuade anyone from the factory harness - just wanted to be clear there is an alternative that is not some cheapass generic which is going to fry your system - besides, $40 buys me three cases of cold beer! 
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - 5/31/2007 9:19:28 PM
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Sebba
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Another great write up. Genius!
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