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Old 02-16-2013, 12:01 AM
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Help on trailer hitch and connections-- anyone tonight???

I have the Flex N gate Box with 7 pin and Factory hitch setup on 2009 ML63.

THis is made in Warren MI.

Who stocks the 7 pin plug in that can connect to a standard 4 pinner.?
Dealer item only?
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You do not show your location. Therefore search on google for stores near you. Then its only a matter of calling them for stock on hand.
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I got mine at Uhaul (dealer referred). Make sure to specify anolog or LED trailer lights.
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Internet search provide relevant solution but in hurry it is better to try RV and box trailers solution as I am regular user of this.
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Your local auto parts store Auto Zone, NAPA act will have the connector too.

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Originally Posted by Moto One
Your local auto parts store Auto Zone, NAPA act will have the connector too.
7 round to 4 flat? Any place with any trailer parts at all should have the adapter. Its a nuisance and disappointment that M-B didn't go just a bit farther and provide both connectors the way Ford does.
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I have used both of the Ford pieces and they do not work I will need to custom fabricate a load resistor pack for each channel. The MB computer, did not expect to see minimal current draw of the leds' Almost 1/50th.
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I have used both of the Ford pieces and they do not work
What Ford pieces? As a former Ford trailer hauler owner of 4 years I am not aware of any Ford pieces relevant to towing with a Mercedes-Benz.

I will need to custom fabricate a load resistor pack for each channel. The MB computer, did not expect to see minimal current draw of the leds' Almost 1/50th.
That is not the problem you started this thread with.

At $30 this seems a bit expensive to me for what it is but your local U-Haul has a 7 to 4 adapter with load resistors built in: LED Light Trailer Module

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