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2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem

10 messages,  Last post on Jan 04, 2011 at 11:14 AM

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#1 of 10 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem by wizzybaja

Sep 01, 2009 (2:40 pm)

I went to hook up my trailer the other day and found that the lights on the trailer didn't come on. I then hooked up the trailer to another vehicle and the trailer lights lit up just fine.
 
The problem seems to be with the Baja and not the trailer. I've heard that it could be a ground problem but where do you start? Is there a test kit of some kind out there to help me diagnose the problem? Any ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks!

#2 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [wizzybaja] by ateixeira

Sep 02, 2009 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: wizzybaja (Sep 01, 2009 2:40 pm)
Gosh, the harness in the Forester was in the spare tire well, but I'd have no idea where it was connected on a Baja. Sorry.
 
I do recall a white box that sort of housed the wiring harness for mine. Maybe that went bad?

#3 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [wizzybaja] by ateixeira

Sep 02, 2009 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: wizzybaja (Sep 01, 2009 2:40 pm)
Your e-mail is private.
 
I have photos of what Subaru's harness looks like, and could e-mail to you if you'd like.

#4 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [ateixeira] by wizzybaja

Sep 06, 2009 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 02, 2009 12:38 pm)
Okay, you should be able to send those pics now... I just don't know where to begin with testing this wiring. Thanks for the pics!

#5 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [wizzybaja] by ateixeira

Sep 08, 2009 (10:26 am)

Replying to: wizzybaja (Sep 06, 2009 6:41 pm)
Just e-mailed you 4 photos that ought to give you an idea how Subaru wires the hitch.

#6 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [ateixeira] by robbaron

Jun 24, 2010 (10:12 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2009 10:26 am)
I'm adding a trailer hitch and of coarse a wiring harness to a 2006 Baja. Is there a way to post those pics on this site? If not, I'd really like to have you email to me
 
thnx

#7 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [robbaron] by ateixeira

Jun 24, 2010 (10:17 am)

Replying to: robbaron (Jun 24, 2010 10:12 am)
I put 'em up on CarSpace.
 
Here is the grommet that seals the hole that sends the wiring to the outside. It was in the spare tire well of my 98 Forester.
 
See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com

#8 of 10 Here's the full harness by ateixeira

Jun 24, 2010 (10:17 am)

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#9 of 10 Outside view by ateixeira

Jun 24, 2010 (10:19 am)

See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com
 
I secured the wire with zip-ties to the hitch itself.
 
It was plug-n-play, no splicing, no wiring. All OEM Subaru equipment.

#10 of 10 Re: 2005 Subauru Baja trailer wiring problem [wizzybaja] by zibercat

Jan 04, 2011 (11:14 am)

Replying to: wizzybaja (Sep 01, 2009 2:40 pm)
I installed the wire harness (4 wire) myself, I did buy a tester from Autozone for about $10 you can go from there. You just connect the tester to the harness and test the break lights, turn signals and regular tail lights

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