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Trailer Adapter Kit: Customer Interest
Battery/Lights - Discharges/Erratic Operation

NO: 08-17-94
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Apr. 1, 1994

SUBJECT:
Erratic Light Operation/Battery Drain on Vehicles Equipped with Trailer Tow Package

NOTE:

THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGES CONTAINING A SEVEN PIN
TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON ANY CUSTOMER VEHICLES YOU ENCOUNTER THAT
ARE EQUIPPED WITH THIS CONNECTOR, EITHER FROM THE FACTORY OR THROUGH MOPAR ACCESSORIES AND REGARDLESS
OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.

MODELS:
1994

(BR)  Ram Truck

1993 - 1994

(XJ)  Cherokee

1993 - 1994

(ZJ)  Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Water may collect in the trailer tow connector housing causing corrosion. Exterior or interior lights may come on regardless of switch position. Battery
may run down. Trailer lights may be inoperative when connected.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect the trailer tow connector for any signs of an abnormal build up of corrosion. The corrosion may be present at the connector terminals or at the
harness connections inside the housing. The corrosion may form bridges between the connector terminals.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1

56017622

Trailer Tow Harness (ZJ)

1

56018483

Trailer Tow Harness (XJ)

1

56016893

Trailer Tow Harness (BR)

1

J8126688

Dielectric Grease

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the trailer tow harness and modifying the connector housing to form a water drain.

Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.

Remove the trailer tow connector from the bracket on the trailer hitch.

3.

Remove the trailer hitch.

4.

Remove the tailgate opening floor trim panel.

5.

Remove the tailgate opening roof trim panel.

6.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel.

7.

Remove the right side quarter trim panel.

8.

Disconnect the trailer tow harness from the body harness. Remove the harness from the vehicle.

9.

Install the new harness, P/N 56017622, being sure to seat the grommets and attaching pins.

10.

Install the trim panels previously removed.

11.

Install the trailer hitch.

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