Just need to know what wires go to what?

Titanic1966

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I have a 2006 Volvo S40 and I bought thisClipboard01.jpg package on amazon

If anyone could tell me the wire colors in simple steps and where I get these through I mean I have a unibit and ain't afraid to use it lol. I just cant believe they want $300 to do this. I have wired stereos so I doubt it's much worse than those. I hear you can wire them into the break and turn signals and stop?? Ty for any help
 

Scott Danforth

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you need an adapter (converter) for your volvo (or any european car) to run a trailer.

white is ground, brown is tail lights, yellow is left turn signal, green is right turn signal.
 

Titanic1966

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TY Scott, really appreciate it. So if someone could tell me the colors of the Volvo, I couldn't just splice into that I guess? If not I will buy what you posted and again appreciate that very much!
 

Scott Danforth

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You can't just splice into your system without adding a bunch of diodes
 

Alumarine

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Even if you could figure out how to wire it without damaging your car, those adapters often provide protection for the vehicle.
If your Volvo has a lighting control module or other such animal and it got fried it would make the adapter look like a bargain.
 

bruceb58

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The adapter circuit is actually not just diodes. Easier and cheaper not to make it yourself.
 
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