04 toyota corrolla I need to wire a harness for a utility trailer, not sure how many wires are needed and do I need 1 or 2 lights on each side of trailer. not sure on these newer cars with more than 4...
First and foremost, installing the wiring harness is not the easiest task, but not the most difficult. Typically you will use a 4 pole harness. One wire goes to tail light on, second wire goes to brake light, then one to left signal and right signal. You will need a test light of some sort in order to determine the hot or live wire for each bulb. Once you confirm the wire you can simply splice the wire off the harness into the factory harness. One thing I will mention at this point is using a typical four pin instead of a adapter that are a it more expensive can cause more draw on your cars electrical system. Although I have never had any problems on my cars. I have heard situations in which wires have become cooked.
As far as trailer lights go it may depend on the state. Here in IL, you can get away with running 1 light on each side of the trailer granted all functions work-brake, running lights and turn signals.
Good luck
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