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Trailer 4 wire to 3 wire

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4 way flat molded connectors allow basic hookup for three lighting functions; right turn signal / stop light (green), left turn signal / stop light (yellow), taillight / license / side marker (brown) and a ground (white). so if you go down to 3 you will loose a function

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4%20way%20wiring.jpg 4way_vehicle.jpg 4 way tow vehicle side.
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6way_trailer.jpg 6 way trailer side.
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