Expert Answers about Cadillac SRX

• Will JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs Work with Extended Rear Brackets
• I looked at the instructions for the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs part # LC191024 and they state to measure from the rear side of the electric jack leg 27-3/4” and place a mark on the bottom of the main rails. Therefore, so long as you have space on the frame in this location there should not be an issue with the extended bracket (as long as it's factory) as the mounts swivel. Once the trailer is leveled, simply tighten the t-handle to lock everything in place.
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• Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller Installation on 2011 Cadillac SRX
• Trailer brake controllers such as the Prodigy P3 # 90195 require a brake light switch signal to trigger the controller's output to the trailer brakes. The best way to access a brakes-only signal is at the COLD side of a vehicle's brake light switch; this is the wire that carries voltage ONLY when the pedal is pressed and at no other time. The pedal position sensor will not work. You will need to access a brake-light-only signal at the car's BCM (body control module) which is just above...
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• Instructions for Using ETBC7 Brake Controller Install Kit on 2010 Cadillac SRX
• Because the ETBC7 is not vehicle-specific and can be used on many different vehicles, instructions are not provided. I would be happy to provide an overview of the installation. The ETBC7 includes an adapter that converts your 4-pin trailer connector to a 7-way. The adapter features a connector that will plug into the 4-pin. The 4 remaining wires on the adapter attach as follows: the white wire grounds to the vehicle, the black wire attaches to the positive battery terminal via the included...
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• Installation Process for Wiring Harness C59496 on 2006 Cadillac SRX
• We have not had the opportunity to produce an installation video for this particular wiring kit on your specific vehicle, the 2006 Cadillac SRX. But I did link a video showing a typical install on a GM vehicle that will give you a good idea of what the installation involves.. Although the install on your vehicle and what's shown in the video will be a little different (wire colors, for instance), the overall process will be the same and each of the various steps outlined in this video will...
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• Does Demco Base Plate Kit for 2015 Cadillac SRX Require Drilling to Install
• Yes there is drilling required to install the Demco base plate kit part # DM9518266 that is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Cadillac SRX. There's a total of 7 small holes that need to be drilled where you will use the base plate kit as a template. This is true for all of the base plates that fit your vehicle.
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• Can Rear Bumper Fascia on 2012 Cadillac SRX Be Reinstalled After Mounting Hitch # 75682
• I asked my technical contact at Draw-Tite about your question regarding re-installation of the rear bumper fascia from your 2012 Cadillac SRX after the hitch has been installed. He advised that he has no technical notes about this and has not seen any attempts made on their test vehicles. This neither means it can be done nor that it cannot. It simply means that the hitch maker has not tested this process. If your bumper fascia is otherwise going to sit in your garage I can fully understand...
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• How To Install Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit On 2015 Cadillac SRX
• There should be 4 diodes included with the # RM-154 wiring kit you received. I have attached a couple drawings that show how the diodes should be installed for a towed vehicle with separate wiring(turn signal and brake signal use different wires). You would put a diode on both wires on your SRX. If you have separate wiring on the motorhome as well as your towed vehicle then you will need 2 additional diodes like part # RM-792. If you check out the attached drawings you will see that...
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• How to Tap into Reverse Light Wire on a 2008 Cadillac SRX to Install 4-Way to 5-Way Adapter 47515
• Getting to the wiring for the reverse light if the reverse light is in a hatch such as on your 2008 Cadillac SRX can be challenging. But that wiring has to exit the hatch and go into the rest of the vehicle so you should be able to locate the wire at that point. This is normally at the top of the hatch. The wires will all be covered so you will have to cut a slit in the protective cover to access the wires. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the wires to find the reverse...
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• Base Plate Kit Installation for a 2015 Cadillac SRX
• Base plate kit installs like the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1690 that you referenced that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Cadillac SRX usually take about four hours to install. We typically tell people to set aside an afternoon as that is about how long it takes our installers. We charge 4 hours of shop time for a base plate install. For more info on the install check out the install video and instructions link I attached.
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• Will Engine Braking on Steep Hills in an RV Cause the Invisi-Brake to Burn Up Toad Brakes
• The Invisi-Brake # RM-8700 only applies the toads brakes when the RV brake lights are illuminated. So if you are engine braking then presumably you aren't using the brake pedal and if you aren't using the brake pedal then the RV brake lights would not light up. Also if the brake lights were lit up the system automatically will reduce pressure after 15 seconds of continuous braking.
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• Why Should Stabilization Strap Be Used on Non-trailer Loads for Curt Class I and II Trailer Hitches
• To be in compliance with Curt Manufacturing warranty requirements, a stabilization strap is to be used on class I, II, and some class III trailer hitches as indicated in the instructions. Draw-Tite does not require a strap. What the strap does is help support a non-trailer load, such as a cargo carrier, and reduce some of the stress to help ensure the hitch, vehicle, and cargo are not damaged. The strap in question can really be any rigid strap, or Curts own # 18050, so long as it helps...
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• Will Rear Center Fascia Be Reinstalled When Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2014 Cadillac SRX
• Per the installation instructions, all of the hitches available for your 2014 Cadillac SRX, including the Curt # C12070, will require the removal of the center rear fascia. This will not be re-installed due to the space that the hitch takes up. Keep in mind that the Curt Class II hitch # C12070 requires the use of a stabilization strap, like part # 18050, with non-trailer loads like bike racks, cargo carriers, and the like. Failure to do so will result in a voided warranty per Curt.
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• Base Plate Installation Instructions for Flat Towing a 2010 Cadillac SRX
• It just so happens we have a video showing the # BX1690 Blue Ox base plates being installed on a 2011 SRX model, you can view it by clicking the provided link. If you are towing from a receiver hitch at the rear of your motorhome, I would recommend the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar, which makes hookup and unhooking much easier and comes with the quick disconnect hardware needed to remove the tow bar from the towed vehicle. The necessary safety cables are included with the tow bar. Finally,...
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• Does Using The Brake Buddy Classic 3 Require I install A Brake Light Relay On My 2013 Cadillac SRX
• Your 2013 Cadillac SRX does not require a brake light relay if you are using the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Item # HM39494. A brake light relay is used for systems that require a signal from the brake wire.
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• How to Find Stoplight Signal on Vehicle When Installing Roadmaster Even Brake
• I wish I could tell you exactly which wire you will need to use for the stoplight circuit of your 2015 Cadillac SRX but what you are going to need to do is use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to probe each of the wires to see which one only carries 12 volts when the brakes are applied. You will also need the part # rm-751441.
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• Wiring 2012 Cadillac SRX so that Third Brake Light Operates While Flat Towing
• Although it is not required by law, you can indeed tie in the third brake lamp so that it operates when your SRX is connected to the motorhome. You will need an additional diode, part # RM-790 to prevent backfeed into the SRX. The diode would be wired as shown in the diagram I have produced for you. I have looked online and have not been able to find any information regarding the location of the wiring harness that feeds the third brake light. Your best bet would be to check behind the...
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• Install Video of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1690 On 2011 - 2016 Cadillac SRX
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1690 is a fit for a 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX, therefore the installation of this product will be more or less the same on any vehicle within this year range so you can use the video below on a 2016 model to assist. If you don't already have a tow bar picked out, the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 is what I recommend.
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• Why Do Fuses Need to Be Removed When Flat Towing 2011 Cadillac SRX
• The fuses that are required to be removed for flat towing a 2011 Cadillac SRX (BCM1, BCM2 and BCM3) all correspond to components that will drain the battery during flat towing with the way that the vehicle is configured. If you don't remove those fuses, in most cases (tows over 50 miles) the components draw enough power from the battery in that time period that your battery will be dead by the time you reach your destination. This is simply done as a precaution to avoid draining your toad's...
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• Working Running Lights, But No Turn Signals or Brake Lights On Trailer Are Working
• You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to make sure the wires on the trailer plug is wired properly to the trailer. If you have a 4-Way connector on the trailer the white wire is for ground, the green wire for right turn and brake, yellow wire for left turn and brake, and the brown wire...
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• Location Of Port On 2012 Cadillac SRX With Factory Tow Package To Install T-One Wiring Harness
• The port that you plug the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118259 into is located behind the rear bumper above the place a hitch would be installed. This harness is designed for vehicles that have a factory tow package. I have attached a link to an installation video for this harness on a 2012 SRX you can check out. At the 10 second mark on the video it shows where you can find the port you need to connect the harness. If you do not have the factory tow package, you will need to...
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