I posted this on the tech thread but you guys probably could help me better
have any of you installed a wire harness for a trailer on your ML`s and where and how. Thanks for any help.

The factory harness that is included with the hitch comes with instuctions, is easy to install and works great.

Thanks

Is the harness available all by itself?

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

Went to the dealer today and asked about the harness - only available with a fcatory hitch, at $290.00, no receiver or ball included.
There has to be a better way.

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Thank You!
Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

I damaged the socket which is part of the harness and the dealer ordered the part to replace it. The socket is the part that is mounted in the metal holder that you plug the large round connector into.

I think each of the parts of the harness have part number. If that's the case I would think they could be ordered separately. Maybe the part I damaged is not considered the harness.

Edited:

Each of the connectors have separate part numbers. Connectors can be ordered, at least I've always been able to in the past. If you could order the connectors you could make a harness. I think that would be quite a pain, but it could be done.