Hopkins Plug-In Simple 43565 T Connector Wiring Kit For Nissan Pathfinder '96-03; Altima, '96-01 / Infiniti QX4, '96-03

by Hopkins

Product Features

• T-Connectors allow you to connect your trailer's wiring system into your vehicle's wiring system
• Prewired to provide right turn, left turn, taillight and on some models, the backup function
• The two-piece system provides for a more versatile installation as well as a simple plug replacement option if the unit ever becomes damaged
• Simple, 4 easy steps
• No cutting, soldering or taping

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 3.9 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002Q7ZU0
• Item model number: 43565
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,329 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

T-Connectors keep you from having to cut into your vehicle's wiring system, this is quicker than cutting and splicing and keeps the integrity of your vehicle's wiring system intact

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Installed for 2001 Infiniti Qx4, April 11, 2011

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D. Yip "dyip32" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hopkins Plug-In Simple 43565 T Connector Wiring Kit For Nissan Pathfinder '96-03; Altima, '96-01 / Infiniti QX4, '96-03 (Misc.)

Like my title says, I installed this for a 2001 Qx4. The install itself was not all that bad, but just time-consuming and you need to be patient, especially when trying to route the wires and removing any interior paneling. I installed my by routing the wire up through the sunroof-rear water drain hose. You can find the outlet at the driver-side rear, just under the rear-lamp assembly. The passenger side wiring when under the carpet all the way to the other side rear-lamp assembly. That's where the patience comes in. I had to remove the driver-side and passenger side rear interior panels. Take your time doing this to avoid losing any clips/snap-clips.

I haven't tested the durability yet - I literally just installed this earlier today.
I can only "guess" the functionality works. I also haven't tested that the blinkers and brakes work yet - i need a towing-light setup first, which is coming soon, but so simple, that I'm confident that it should work when I plug it in. I merely tested that my rear lights still function as far as blinker, brakes, and driving lights. I'll assume that the functionality will transfer to the trailer/tow-lights when I get a chance in using them. I suppose most of this all relies on that little "control box" or whatever the comes with the kit. I hope this works when I plug in my tow-lights :) this would be the only thing that messes anything up.

I guess what I can do is at least hook up a voltmeter to the 4-pin connector and see if I get any power to those pins to power the tow-lights. But it is late, and I'll have to do that part another day.
But, like I said, the install is relatively easy. I don't have to splice, cut, or solder into any wires - this cuts down time and allows me to focus on wire routing.
The quality of the wires seem good. Not the time that would snap and break over time.
The 4-pin connector looks durable enough. I don't plan to tow any big stuff, so trailers w/ brakes are unlikely to be hitched up to my rig. I'm planning to use my hitch/hitch wiring to tow my motorcycle, and in urgent situations a trailer to move things (like moving from one address to another or bringing home those home appliances/electronics). I also plan to put a cargo-carrier on the hitch, which may or may-not require tow-lights.

Nonetheless, I grade this a 5/5. So far, i haven't had any problems with this, so far as install goes and quality. Functional tests soon to follow.