Expert Answers about Honda CR-V

• Troubleshooting Installation of Curt Wiring Harness on 2015 Honda CR-V EX-L
• My contact at Curt Tech said their harness # C56158 is a fit for your vehicle. He said that some later model vehicles had a second blue connector that had the wire you are seeking, so you may want to grab a flashlight and see if there is another blue connector. He also said to make sure your fuse is in the correct location in your box. I've attached a video as well as their installation instructions to help further. If you need further help, let me know.
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• Will the Curt Wiring Harness for a 2013 Honda CR-V Void the Vehicle Warranty
• If installed properly the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56158 that you referenced shouldn't cause any problems. Your best course of action would be to go back to the local installer you used and explain to them what happened as it sounds like the screwed something up. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. You should bring this up with your Honda dealer if you decide to go back there with the problem you have. The Act states that if...
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• Troubleshooting Installation of Center Bolt on Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2017 Honda CR-V
• On your 2017 Honda CR-V, the Draw-Tite # 76128 is the correct fit. To install that center bolt, you may need to loosen the bolts on either side. The attached instructions state to install the bolts on the sides loosely and then insert the center bolt through the tow hook and then tighten the fasteners and torque them to manufacturer specs of 75 ft lbs. If you did not follow this order, the alignment of your hitch may be slightly off and not allow that bolt through the tow hook. If you...
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• Troubleshooting Liftgate Not Functioning After Installation of 4-Way Wiring Harness on 2020 CR-V
• The first thing I would do is uninstall the # 118741 wiring harness to see if the rear hatch functions once it is removed. This will help you narrow down the problem. If this fixes the issue then I would try double checking the ground and make sure the connections are secure. If this does not fix the problem then there is an issue with the vehicle. I would again say to check the ground connections to make sure they are secure. The instructions specifically have a note to make sure all...
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• Troubleshooting Power Connection With Blue Ox Patriot on 2011 Honda CR-V
• If your power connection with the Blue Ox Patriot III BRK2019 supplemental braking system is spotty it likely isn't the plug on the system. To use this system you do need to use 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 in order to ensure a constant 12 volt power source, which is what I'm guessing the issue is. I'm not certain which plug you are referring to but you should not use any generic parts; I have added a link with each of our available replacement parts for Blue Ox supplemental braking systems...
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• Rear Hands-Free Tailgate Sensors Will Not Work After Hitch Installation
• The Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, # 76128, is confirmed to fit the 2017 Honda CR-V with the Hands-Free Tailgate feature. You will not have to return the vehicle to your dealer. To operate the tailgate you will have to swipe you foot on either side of the of where the hitch receiver opening.
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• Troubleshooting the E2 Error Code on a Hopkins Trailer Brake Controller
• I recommend reconnecting the power wire to help with troubleshooting. The E2 error code on your Hopkins brake controller indicates a short to the brake output wire between the brake controller and the trailer brakes. Check the splice at the brake assemblies. If it came loose or allowed water to get in there, that could cause a short or power interruption. Then, check the brake output wire on the trailer for any possible pinches or cuts. If the wire looks good, look at the brake magnet....
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• Turn Signal Causes Supplemental Braking System to Apply Brakes on Towed 2004 Honda CRV
• Sounds like you are going to need a Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter like # 118158. This converter is used when a motorhome with a 2-wire system is towing another vehicle with a 3-wire system, by way of a tow bar. If your supplemental braking system is spliced into the right turn signal (for example) then you will take the converter's green wire and splice it into the right turn signal wiring and run the red wire to the supplemental braking system.
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• How Do I Properly Attach the Tire Cables # PW2016C to My 235/65-17 Tires on My 2019 Honda CR-V?
• I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems installing your cables! I did confirm that the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW2016C fit your 235/65-17 tires on your 2019 Honda CR-V. Also, I see that you did purchase the correct tensioners # TCMA1. One of the most common installation speedbumps that people encounter involve any tangling/overlapping of the chains when connecting the cables into the connection housing. In order to help with this process, I recommend turning the tires...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Taillights that Don't Function Correctly When Headlights are On
• It sounds like the problem is in the ground circuit. Any time we have seen taillight circuits stop working when headlights get turned on we know the problem is the ground circuit. Since your ground wire got ripped off at one point I would make sure it is reconnected well. And you should make sure your taillight assemblies are grounded well to a clean metal surface. Some assemblies ground through the mounting hardware so you would want to make sure they are installed onto a clean metal...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Light Malfunctions on a 2009 Honda CR-V
• From what I understand, at first, none of the lights worked. Now, with a trailer connected and the running lights on, you get a hot signal with every connection. First, you will have to disconnect the trailer to do some testing. Start by using a circuit tester to test the wires going in to the converter. Test each function separately. Turn signals, tail lights and stop lights. If these are all correct, move on to the wires coming out of the converter. Test each function again for these...
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• Brakes on 2005 Honda CR-V Apply when Brake Controller is On with No Trailer Connected
• It sounds like you may have the red wire on the brake controller connected to the wrong wire on the brake switch. It is easy to attach the wrong wire because there are some that have a brake light function but also have other functions. What you will need to do is use a circuit tester # PTW2993 to probe the brake switch wires above the brake pedal. When testing you want the one that only shows power when the brake pedal is pressed. If you think you found it but that wire also shows power...
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• Troubleshooting Roadmaster Even Brake Which Runs Constantly When Plugged Into 12 Volt Power
• It sounds like you may have a leaking Air Cylinder # RM-452109-10 on your Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400. Since this braking system has a lifetime warranty you should contact Roadmaster to verify the proper steps to take to ensure you do not void the warranty and verify if the component can be replaced under warranty.
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• Troubleshooting A Dead Battery While Towing A 2014 Honda CR-V
• A 2014 Honda CR-V will also need fuse number 19 in the interior fuse box to be pulled in order to prevent battery drain while towing. You can physically pull the fuse or install the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 to make it as easy as pressing a button to disable/enable the fuse. If you haven't been removing the fuse this is most likely the cause of the battery drain. To see if the battery charger is working then you'll just need to check the pin in the 1 o'clock position...
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• Signal Lights not Working on Towed 2012 Honda CR-V when Brake Light is On
• We have exactly what you will need to resolve the brake and signal light issues you are experiencing when towing your 2012 Honda CR-V. You will just need to install the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400. This is needed on your vehicle to keep the CR-V's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by the RV. This will not interfere with your vehicle's electrical system and will automatically activate when the RV running lights are turned on. I have attached an installation...
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• Troubleshooting Installation of Curt 4-Pole Wiring Harness C56158 in 2014 Honda CR-V
• Installation instructions for your Curt wiring harness # C56158 are linked for you along with an installation video showing a 2014 Honda CR-V like yours. The first things to check are that the included fuse is still good and is installed properly in the fuse holder, and that the white ground wire's ring terminal is tightly affixed to a clean bare metal surface that is free of paint and primer. Further troubleshooting will be easiest if you use a probe tester like # PTW2992 to test the...
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• Brake Lights Only Not Working On Trailer Towed by a 2002 Honda CR-V
• It could be just a blown tow package fuse. Use the vehicle owners manual to find the locations of the fuses related to the tow package wiring to check them. If fuses are not the problem then I recommend taking the vehicle to a Honda Dealer to troubleshoot the problem since it is a Honda wiring harness. It could be that something shorted out in the converter and if that is the case the whole harness would have to be replaced.
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• Battery in 2009 Honda CR-V Goes Dead When Flat Towed
• If you are flat-towing your 2009 Honda CR-V behind a motorhome and the car's battery is going dead, even after you pull the fuse for the radio, then either the battery is shot, it needs a full charge from a shore power charger like the CTEK # CTEK56353 before you head out, or something else is draining the battery. Honda does indicate on page 266 of the owner's manual to turn the radio and other accessory items off when flat towing the car. If it is to be towed for "long periods" they...
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• Troubleshooting Hitch Install Bolts Not Threading Into Frame Rail Weld Nut
• We get this question quite a bit and the issue is really that the threads end up with quite a bit of corrosion and dirt which prevents the bolt from threading in. I attached a couple help articles that cover cleaning out weld nuts for you to check out but typically using a thread tap will get the threads cleaned. The size bolts are M10X1.25X30 CL8.8.
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• Troubleshooting Wiring Harness Function on 2014 Honda CR-V
• Often when one function doesn't work but all others do, it is a bad ground to blame. I recommend starting with that ring terminal and making sure you have a bare metal to metal connection. Then test your 4-way for functions using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. If the function is still not working, then test that function at the connection to the harness. If the vehicle wiring is sending the signal, then we can determine that the harness is bad. If there is not power at that function...
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