Harbor Freight Tools Automobile Accessories 96933 User Manual

Magnetic tow light kit  
Model 96933  
Set up and operating inStructionS  
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3.  
4.  
thoroughly test vehicle lights and tow lights before use.  
Mount lights in proper orientation. Amber lights must face forward and red lights  
must face backward. Improper orientation can confuse or distract drivers, caus-  
ing a traffic hazard.  
5.  
Install on a 12 V negative ground circuit only. Installing on different circuit can  
result in electric shock, fire, or property damage.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Turn off vehicle and set the parking brake before installation or use.  
Do not use on marine trailers (such as boat trailers). Not waterproof.  
Wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during  
installation and use.  
9.  
Do not modify the Towing Light Kit and do not use the Towing Light Kit for a  
purpose for which it was not intended.  
10.  
11.  
Inspect before use; do not use if parts loose or damaged. Inspect wires and  
connections for insulation damage or loose wires and repair before use.  
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electro-  
magnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker  
interference or pacemaker failure.  
12.  
13.  
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.  
Check light position and function regularly when towing, especially on rough or  
uneven surfaces, or in windy conditions. The magnets may loose their grip on  
the vehicle under extreme circumstances.  
14.  
15.  
Remove conductive articles (such as metal jewelry, watches, and other items)  
before installing light kit. Conductive objects can cause an electrical short re-  
sulting in fire, property damage, or personal injury.  
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual  
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be  
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which  
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
SaVe theSe inStructionS.  
unpacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If  
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown  
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
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SpeciFicationS  
Electrical Requirements 12 V / 4.3 A  
Bulb Type  
Connector  
12 V / 21/5 W  
4-way Flat  
wiring  
note: Some towing vehicles may already have a 4-way Flat Connector, “Trunk” plug  
wired in. For those vehicles, skip the following wiring instructions.  
if you do not have experience  
doing this type of automotive  
electrical wiring or if the  
wiring in your vehicle differs  
from that explained below,  
have an automotive service  
technician connect the wiring.  
wiring color code  
note: This is the wiring configuration of the  
“Trunk” 4-way Flat Connector (23). The  
towing vehicle may have a different wir-  
ing color code.  
“trunk” 4-way Flat  
connector (23)  
white  
Ground  
1.  
Identify the towing vehicle’s wires  
in the trunk that correspond to  
the circuits indicated in the Wiring  
Color Code diagram to the right.  
The white ground wire from the  
Pigtail (22) may be connected to a  
bolt or appropriate component on  
the vehicle to establish a ground  
instead of a ground wire.  
Brown  
Running Lights  
Yellow  
Left Stop and  
Turn Lights  
green  
Right Stop and  
Turn Lights  
wiring  
pigtail (22)  
2.  
Connect the wires from the Wiring Pigtail (22) to the proper vehicle circuit wires  
using Wire Splices (21). No stripping or cutting is usually required to connect  
wires using the included Splices. Follow these three steps and refer to the  
illustration to the right:  
wire Splice (21) usage  
a. Insert the end of the Pigtail (22)  
wire into the ‘dead-end’ channel  
of the Splice. Insert the wire all  
the way to the end of the chan-  
nel as shown.  
a) insert pigtail (22) wire  
into ‘dead-end’ channel  
c) close Splice  
cover securely  
b. Place the Splice around the  
correct vehicle circuit wire.  
c. Make sure both wires stay  
properly in place while the  
cover is closed until it snaps  
together.  
3.  
Verify that all wires are held se-  
curely.  
B) place splice around  
vehicle wire  
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4.  
5.  
Plug the “Trunk” Connector (23) into the “Trailer” Connector (18).  
warning! if the wire Splices (21) are used improperly and damage  
the vehicle’s wiring, the vehicles rear lights may fail, resulting in a traffic  
hazard. have an assistant operate the vehicle’s lights while you carefully  
check that the vehicle lights and the towing lights all work properly after  
installation. If any function of the vehicle or towing lights does not work, do  
not drive the vehicle. Carefully inspect the splice connection and the circuit that  
failed and repair the problem and retest before use.  
6.  
Disconnect the “Trailer” Connector (18) if the light kit is not going to be used yet.  
Set up  
1.  
2.  
To help avoid scratches, clean the mounting locations and clean the protective  
labels under the lights.  
Set the lights on the back of the vehicle being towed so that the RED side of  
each light faces backwards. Set the light that has a green wire on the right side  
and the light that does not have a green wire on the left side.  
3.  
Make sure all wires are secured with enough slack to prevent binding when turn-  
ing, but controlled enough to prevent roadway or moving part contact.  
3.  
4.  
Plug the “Trunk” Connector into the “Trailer” Connector.  
warning! have an assistant operate the vehicle’s lights while you  
carefully check that the vehicle lights and the towing lights all work prop-  
erly.  
• Both tow lights should illuminate when the towing vehicle’s running lights are  
switched on.  
• The tow lights should both light brightly as you apply the brake.  
• The tow light with a green wire should blink brightly with the right turn signal.  
• The tow light without a green wire should blink brightly with the left turn signal.  
if anY function of the vehicle lights or towing lights does not work, do not  
drive the towing vehicle until all lights are repaired and retested success-  
fully.  
5.  
6.  
The tow light kit is now ready for use. It will automatically illuminate when turn  
and brake signals in the towing vehicle are used.  
warning! check light position and function regularly when towing,  
especially on rough or uneven surfaces. The magnets cannot hold the lights  
to the vehicle in extreme circumstances.  
7.  
After towing, disconnect “Trailer” Connector, remove tow lights from towed ve-  
hicle, clean with a moist cloth, and store in dry location out of reach of children.  
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BulB replaceMent  
wear anSi-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work  
gloves when replacing the bulb.  
caution  
1.  
2.  
Make sure the burned-out bulb has cooled completely.  
Gently pry off a lens covering the burned out bulb using plastic pry tools (not  
included) to prevent damage.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the burned-out bulb into the socket slightly and rotate it counterclockwise  
to release it. Remove the burned-out bulb.  
Insert a new 12V/21/5W bulb into the socket and secure it by turning clockwise  
while pushing it into the socket.  
note: The bulb has offset pins that allow it to be installed only one way. If it  
does not properly and easily fit into place, then turn it around.  
Gently snap the lens back in place, and test the lights to ensure proper opera-  
tion before use.  
partS liSt  
part  
1
2
description  
Amber Front Lens  
Red Rear Lens  
Bracket  
Q’ty  
2
2
part  
description  
Q’ty  
2
2
13 Cover  
14 Magnet  
15 Nut  
3
2
2
4
Bulb  
2
16 Screw  
8
5
Socket  
2
17 Power Cord  
1
6
7
8
9
Threaded Shaft  
Shell  
Spring Washer  
Flat Washer  
2
2
2
2
18 “Trailer” 4-way Flat Connector  
19 Left-Right Cord  
20 Bulb Wire  
1
1
4
4
21 Wire Splices  
10 Ground Terminal  
11 Nut  
12 Screw  
2
2
2
22 Wiring Pigtail  
23 “Trunk” 4-way Flat Connector  
24 Protective Label  
1
1
2
note: Parts 21-23 not shown on diagram.  
record product’s Serial number here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-  
able individually as replacement parts.  
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aSSeMBlY diagraM  
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liMited 90 daY warrantY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet  
high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this  
product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days  
from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or  
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside  
our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of  
maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property,  
or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of  
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-  
sequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS  
WARRANTy IS ExPRESSLy IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITy AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us  
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the  
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we  
will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the  
purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will  
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that  
the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must  
bear the cost of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
3491 Mission oaks Blvd. • Po Box 6009 • camarillo, cA 93011 • (800) 444-3353  
pleaSe read the Following careFullY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND  
ASSEMBLy DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy. NEITHER THE  
MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy  
OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS  
TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANy PARTS OF  
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLy  
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN  
By CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THE BUyER  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITy ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE  
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR  
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
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