Pontiac When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

trailer wiring ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-10-2012 | 02:39 PM
  #1  
1st ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
1st ta is on a distinguished road
Default trailer wiring ?

I've got a 2005 Bonneville. Would like to add trailer wiring. I see some adapters the you need to run a power wire for and the old tried and true adapter that does not require a power wire. Is there any reason I need the adapter with the power wire?

Thanks for any help.
Old 09-11-2012 | 05:34 AM
  #2  
Mike's Avatar
Retired



Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,942
Likes: 1,804
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Only if the trailer you are towing has built in power brakes. Otherwise, a simple 5 wire will be just fine.
__________________
Retired Administrator




Old 09-11-2012 | 08:49 AM
  #3  
1st ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
1st ta is on a distinguished road
Default

Thank you.
Dave
Old 09-11-2012 | 11:55 AM
  #4  
Mike's Avatar
Retired



Certified Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,942
Likes: 1,804
From: Dark Side, AZ
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default

You're welcome.
Old 10-17-2012 | 08:33 AM
  #5  
GunsOfNavarone's Avatar
Retired Administrator

True Car Nut
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,906
Likes: 193
From: Williamsport, PA
GunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud ofGunsOfNavarone has much to be proud of
Default

I did some checking and did not find a "plug and play" connector for the 2005 Bonneville, checked with vendors like Curt Manufacturing. Looks like you may have to splice in the trailer wiring.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mike from Cle
Buick
2
08-18-2015 05:20 PM
tman498
Everything Electrical & Electronic
2
11-08-2008 04:02 PM
flatbill
Everything Electrical & Electronic
4
08-12-2007 11:50 AM
givemebreak
Lounge
6
05-05-2004 08:57 AM
Brutus
1992-1999
8
10-07-2003 12:54 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:33 PM.