Yes, you might have to relocate the sensor. Typically relocating the sensor is not a problem on the MDX. My recommendation would be to install the trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2", part # DT42MR, and test the hands free liftgate. If it works to your satisfaction, you do not have to change anything. We have had customers, and employees, have luck kicking their foot to the right or left of center to activate the hands free liftgate.... view full answer...
A blinking blue light after the manual override is pressed on your Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR can mean a couple different things. This may mean the remote head cable may have been damaged. You should check the cable between the remote head and the main unit and inspect for damages. It also may mean the red wire is constantly at low voltage, check voltage to the red wire and reassess the connection point if necessary. Additionally, you should not be receiving voltage on the blue wire... view full answer...
That is a tricky one. It might be possible to get you a replacement key for your RockyMounts BackStage # RKY10002. We would need to know the key number. This can be found usually on the key itself, or on the face of the lock core. RockyMounts key numbers usually start with the letter E, followed by 3 digits.
Other than that, there is no way to get it unlocked without keys. This is by design. Otherwise what good is the lock you know? In some cases we have removed lock cores by drilling... view full answer...
As far as I can tell, one of two things has happened. Either the tow wiring fuse has blown or the Modulite box on the harness has burned up. A short on the trailer could cause either of these and both would lead to no signals at the connector. I will walk you through a process to diagnose which is the root of the problem.
Using a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, go to the back of the vehicle where the harness is attached. Un-plug the trailer harness and check the pins on the vehicle... view full answer...
Tow Ready trailer wiring harness # 118424 is a fit for your 2010 Acura MDX. You will need to make sure that the white ground wire is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface. A weak ground connection could be the cause of the problem.
It is also possible that you will need a relay. Most of the vehicles that use this harness have the relay but if yours is missing the harness will not be fully functional. You can check to see if yours is present by finding its location using... view full answer...
It sounds like there is a ground issue in the wiring, probably on the trailer side, but it will be a good idea to check all of the grounds to make sure. Start with the white ground wire from the converter box of # 119178KIT. Make sure it is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface on the vehicle.
Next, check for any dirt or corrosion in the vehicle and trailer side connectors. You can then move on to the trailer side. Check the main ground coming from the trailer side... view full answer...
You've done a great job so far troubleshooting the Curt trailer wiring harness part # 56008 that you have on your 2014 Acura RDX. The next thing you should do is test for voltage on the green wire that feeds into the converter box of the kit. If there's voltage there that would indicate that the box is damaged and needs to be replaced with a new kit. If there isn't voltage there it could be a connection issue with the blue wire connector of the kit. Sometimes just unplugging and plugging... view full answer...
The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118336 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Acura MDX. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to troubleshoot. I recommend testing each function at the end of your 4-way connection. If they are working, then the issue is most likely with the ground wire on your trailers. If they are not working then you will want to test the individual functions on either side of the box. If the result is consistent,... view full answer...
If electric trailer brakes lock up as soon as the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle that is an indication that something is pinned out wrong or there is a short somewhere.
We usually see this problem when someone is using a 7-Way to 6-Way adapter such as # 47549. There are 2 ways that a 6-Way can be wired. The center pin will be either 12 volt power or electric brakes. If the trailer side connector is wired opposite of how the adapter is wired then the brakes will receive 12 volts... view full answer...
The LED Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide - Submersible - 9 Diodes - Red Lens # MCL93RB has the wiring and housing for the individual sealed lights # AL91RB to fit. The only way to help them stay in place a little better is to add silicone around the edges to just add an additional seal that will hold up to vibration and water.
An alternative option is to use the LED Identification Light for Trailers Over 80" Wide - 3 Diode - Sealed - Rectangular - Red # MCL98RB which... view full answer...
I'd be happy to help you with that. You'll need a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. Check the pins that are fed by the green and yellow wire, there should be signal on those wires with the brake pedal pressed. If you don't see power on either of those wires with the brake pedal pressed, trace the 4-pole trailer connector until you reach the black converter box. Locate the red wire entering the converter box. Test the red wire, which SHOULD show power when the brake is pressed. If it does... view full answer...
It sounds like there is a short or possibly a broken or bent pin in the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # C56231 for your 2005 Acura TL. Check where it connects to the vehicle tail light wiring and see if the pins in the connectors for the wiring harness and vehicle are intact and there is no corrosion.
The wiring harness does not have to be grounded to the battery or powered by the battery. If you are getting voltage on the white ground... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-pole flat trailer connector # 118424 plugs directly into the vehicle established wiring harness using the T-one style connection at the fuse box located in the cargo area at the rear of the vehicle. The issue that you are experiencing with the trailer lights not working when the vehicle ignition off or the key in the off position is attributed to the vehicle wiring. It is most likely a function of how the vehicle itself is wired and does... view full answer...
First make sure that both the in line fuse (red) and the mini fuse (blue) are both installed. Otherwise the harness will not work. I know that the instructions say to install the fuse for the Honda Crosstour but it is also possible that it is needed on your RDX. Check the fuse location and determine if the fuse is missing or needs to be replaced.
Also, make sure that the adapter you are using is grounded to the vehicle frame in a location that is bare metal. If cannot be grounded to a... view full answer...
Check the trailer coupler to see if it is meant to take a 2-5/16 inch ball. If so then the 2 inch ball you have will not be large enough and this issue could keep happening. If it does take a 2 inch ball then either the coupler was not fully secured or something needs to be adjusted with the coupler. Most couplers will have a nut to tighten or loosen that is accessible on the bottom.
On some vehicles there is a specific distance the ball has to be from the rear axle of the tow vehicle.... view full answer...
The accelerometer of the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195 is the sensor that can sense changes in inertia and tell the brake controller how much braking power to apply to the trailer's brakes. It can do this on multiple axis and that is why it does not require leveling.
When you introduce hills into the scenario any proportional controller will behave slightly different. A manual level controller will still not sense the deceleration perfectly since the change in incline can't... view full answer...
I have ran into this situation a couple of times. The hitch pin, # S64029, is the correct hitch pin for the Swagman XC, # S64650, bike rack. Sometimes manufacturing tolerances are not quite the same on the replacement hitch pin and you will need to use a wrench to slowly thread the hitch pin in and out a few times to get the threads to match up perfectly.
Start by applying some oil, then threading the new hitch pin in until you feel resistance. Back the hitch pin out a bit and thread... view full answer...
Since your Yates Y-Style Bow Stop # YR4Y22-3 leaves a smudge mark, you can use marine grade bunk carpet like # FCR8008 in between to assist. There isn't a glue specifically made for that type of application so I recommend using a solvent based contact cement.
There are some non-marking bow stops, but the Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers - TPR - 6-1/2" Span - 1/2" Shaft - Yellow # YR333Y isn't just an easy swap. view full answer...
You should not require additional fuses or relays to install the trailer wiring harness # 118424 unless those items are missing on your 2012 Acura MDX. In some cases, there is a relay needed that can only be obtained at an Acura dealer. Consult the vehicle owners manual for the locations of any fuses or relays related to the trailer wiring to check them.
The fact that it worked at first then stopped tells me that it could still be a ground issue. You can try moving the converter ground... view full answer...
I have linked a picture from below to show you how the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 75599 you referenced is suppose to look when installed on a 2004 Acura MDX. I would check to make sure your muffler and exhaust hasn't been bent or damaged in a way that would cause it to rub on the hitch. I have also linked the instructions and a video of the installation process so you can verify the hitch has been correctly installed. view full answer...
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