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#1 of 13 Wiring Tracker for towing by rvgonda Nov 04, 2006 (12:19 pm)
I purchased a wiring kit for my 2003 2dr 4x4 Tracker ZR2 2.0L automatic.   The instructions state that the 6-pin wiring connector that I plug the kit into is just forward of the jack compartment in the left rear of the vehicle. I am to supposedly remove the jack and locate the wire bundle going to the tail lights. No problem there.   However, I can see no connector since everything is packed so tightly and I can see no reasonable way to 1) find out if the conector even exists and 2) access the area ahead of the jack compartment to work on it.   An adjustable multi-directional mirror has been no help in locating the connector. It appears that I would need to take a giant can-opener to either the back fender area or to the plastic lining which constitutes the inside of the vehicle.   Does anyone have experience with this who could explain how to solve this? Replies to this message: inuvik (Nov 05, 2006 9:06 am) rgirard (Oct 13, 2008 6:53 pm)
#2 of 13 Re: Wiring Tracker for towing [rvgonda] by inuvik Nov 05, 2006 (9:06 am)
Replying to: rvgonda (Nov 04, 2006 12:19 pm) You have to partially remove the drivers side rear plastic panel in the cargo area where the speaker is. If I remember correctly you have to remove the rear plastic plate that holds the carpet down at the back door also. If you do have to remove it unbolt it and SLIDE the plate before pulling it up, it has plastic tabs that it slides onto to help hold it down. You should also remove the drivers side rear tail light (don't unplug it, just get it out of it's mounting). Pull the drivers side rear plastic panel from the bottom until you can see the rear speaker mounted in the body of the vehicle. The plug is right next to the speaker. It may have a cap on it or it may be taped but either way it isn't plugged into anything else. All you have to do is plug in your adapter and run the wiring out through the drivers side rear tail light. Test your connection first before reassembling everything. Once you know it's working (there's no wrong way to plug in the adapter) reassamble and you're done!!
#3 of 13 Where is TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH? by acarrigan Apr 27, 2007 (12:30 pm)
Anybody know where the taillight/brake light switch is on a '03 Chev Tracker? Not the fuse. Not the pin connector. The switch. Trying to rig up a supplemental brake system to tow it.   Thanks in advance.
#4 of 13 2004 Tracker LX V6 2.5ltr by tsimpkins Mar 17, 2008 (8:05 am)
G'day Everyone.   I am presently trying to set up our Tracker as a toad. Need a wiring schematic or location and color codes for the tail light systems. Hand drawings etc. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.   Ted Courtenay, BC Replies to this message: davefrey (Jun 08, 2008 5:32 pm)
#6 of 13 Towing my 98 Tracker behind my RV. by davefrey Jun 08, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: tsimpkins (Mar 17, 2008 8:05 am) I have a 98 Chevy Tracker and I want to tow it bhind my RV, it is a manual trans and has auto front hubs. Do they need to be changed to manual before I tow it? From what I understand this is a good car to tow? I have asked numerous mechanics, including Chevy mechanics and I still have no definate answer. Help Please!
#7 of 13 Flat towing Tracker behind RV by beavertracker Oct 01, 2008 (1:37 pm)
We own a 1998 Chevy Tracker, 4Dr/4WD, automatic trans, manual hubs. I have been towing it on a two wheel dolly with no problems, but now I want to flat tow it. I have asked the dealer to no avail what is required. When towing on the dolly, i just put the transfer case in neutral and I did not stop and run the engine after every two hundred miles. What would the difference with a flat tow? Thanks,
#8 of 13 Re: Wiring Tracker for towing [rvgonda] by rgirard Oct 13, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: rvgonda (Nov 04, 2006 12:19 pm) Hi....I had the same problem so I took the easy way out. I purchased a set of magnetic base tail lights from Harbor Freight. I ran a separate 4-conductor wire from the front bumper to the rear of the vehicle along the frame and up into the jack compartment. I spliced in a flat four lead connector. I mounted a four lead female connector behind the front grill to fit the power connector that came with my Roadmaster tow bar. When I am ready to tow, I set the magnetic lights on the top of the car and plug them into the flat four lead connector. I connect the Roadmaster power lead between the connector on the front of the Tracker and the stock trailer connector on the motor home. The magnet holds the lights in place (they look like a pair of Mickey Mouse ears on top of the car according to my grandkids).   The nice thing about this setup is that it is cheap, easy to set up and it does not disturb the stock wiring on the Tracker. Also, I don't have to worry about diodes, back-feeding, etc. Hope this helps.   PS: The Tracker is a great little toad.
#9 of 13 2001 Tracker Toading by oklahoma_guy Jan 03, 2009 (7:40 am)
I recently purchased a 2001 Tracker 2-wheel drive, 2L automatic. The vehicle has w/104K miles on it. It’s been well cared for but...   I towed the vehicle behind out RV for 200 miles after warming it up and placing the transmission in neutral. Upon reaching our destination the car would not back up when placed in reverse, it acted like it was in neutral. The Chevy garage said it was the Star Sun gear that went out and that I needed to replace the transmission. Now the “forward” gears are doing the same.   My question is: Can this Tracker model (with Auto transmission) be towed w/4 down? And, did I damage the transmission towing it?   Thanks… Replies to this message: tsimpkins (Jan 03, 2009 9:08 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:15 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:23 am)
#10 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by tsimpkins Jan 03, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Have you checked your '2001 Tracker Manual', my guess is that you have destroyed your tranny. I forget where I heard or read that the straight automatic could not be towed 4 down.

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