1996 Mazda Protege Trailer Hitches

When your vehicle does not readily provide an electrical connection for hooking up your trailer, CURT electrical converts offer the solution. Working tail lights on your trailer are absolutely essential any time you tow, and a converter provides an effective way to properly equip your vehicle for safe towing. A CURT electrical converter, much like our custom vehicle-to-trailer wiring harnesses, provides a trailer connector on your vehicle by splicing into the vehicle’s electrical system. Electrical converters are designed to splice directly into the taillight wiring, rather than plugging into various sockets, giving them the nickname “taillight converters”. Though it requires a little extra work compared to a custom wiring harness, a tail light converter offers a reliable, long-term connector solution. This CURT electrical converter is designed to convert a 3-wire system to a 2-wire system and provides a standard 4-way flat connector socket to plug in your trailer. It is designed to fit certain models of Acura, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, Geo, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Peugeot, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saturn, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see the CURT application guide at curtmfg.com). This converter is made with cutting-edge surface-mount technology (SMT) circuitry, featuring electrical components that are mounted directly to the surface of the board rather than being inserted into a series of holes. SMT circuits have longer life cycles, lower resistance, reduced heat generation and are more reliable than through-hole-mounted components.

Product Features:

• Converts 3-wire vehicle electrical system to standard 2-wire trailer wiring
• 4-way flat output connects tail lights, brake lights and turn signals
• Constructed with SMT circuitry for better performance and durability
• Color-coded wires for easier installation
• Snap locks included for fast, secure splicing
• No heavy-duty flasher or direct battery connection required
• Dust cover included to keep connector clean when not in use

Many of today’s vehicles do not possess the electrical means for powering the extra voltage requirements of a trailer. Power Taillight Converters units completely isolate the tow vehicle from trailer malfunctions. Power is taken directly from the battery

Product Features:

• For Vehicles w/Independent Bulb Turn Signals/Common Bulb System
• Protects Tow Vehicle Electronics And Itself From Wiring Shorts
• Self-Resetting
• Includes 12 Ga. Power Lead Wire
• Includes Fuse/Fuse Assembly/Splices/Cable Ties
• Powers Up To 8.0 Amps Per Output
• Receives Power Directly From The Battery
• Includes Vehicle Side 4 Flat
• Includes Dust Cover And Grease Packet To Prevent Corrosion