The most likely culprit is going to be either a dirty or corroded trailer connector or brake magnet wiring. This can cause a short or a weak connection. First, disconnect the trailer and examine the vehicle side connector. Clean off any dirt or corrosion on the pins. Also check the back of the connector where the wires attach because corrosion can build up there as well.
Once you have done that use a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if needed to test the brake output pin (5:00 position)... view full answer...
Since your Voyager brake controller # 39510 is operating correctly it is likely that the dashboard error messages you're seeing could be due to an incorrect wire used for the input signal. The # ETBC7 kit you purchased includes a circuit tester that allows you to test each wire at the pedal to find the ONE wire that goes hot ONLY when the pedal is pressed and at no other time.
Auto makers can change wire colors without notice so testing is really the only truly good way to find the correct... view full answer...
The first thing I would do is test for voltage between the tail light connectors and the convertor box to see if the correct voltage is going into the box, but none is coming out on the green wire. This will tell you if the problem is in the box or if it is in the connector.
If you see voltage on the brake and left flasher circuit going into the box, but none coming out then you know the problem is in the box. If there is no voltage on the circuit going into the box either you know the... view full answer...
Before we determine that you have the wrong size install bolts you need to make sure that the bolts not fitting isn't due to the weld nuts of your vehicle being dirty/corroded and that is why they won't fit.
Typically on vehicles that have seen a few winters the weldnuts can be a bit dirty/corroded so bolts will not just thread right into them. Check out the links I attached that detail how to clean the weld nuts. view full answer...
There are a number of steps for you to take to figure out exactly why the lights on your trailer are not working. You did not specify the harness you used, but for a 2007 Honda Odyssey, there are three fits, the T-One # 118438, Curt # C56161, and Hopkins # HM11143115.
To start, we'll isolate the problem to either the trailer or vehicle. You can do this by using a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to check the functions of the 4-way plug while somebody else engages them (brake, turn signal,... view full answer...
This sounds like a classic ground problem. A bad or weak ground will show up when there is more load on the system. That is why when you turn the vehicle lights on, the constant draw of the trailer running lights creates more of a load and the bad ground shows up.
There are some common places to check for a bad ground. First make sure all of the trailer lights and the main trailer connector are attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. You mentioned having side lights... view full answer...
Most likely there is a short somewhere that is causing the trailer lights to come on as soon as you connect the harness on your 2006 Honda Odyssey to the trailer. A short will cause constant power draw and will explain why this is happening.
I recommend checking both the vehicle and trailer side connectors for any debris, corrosion or damage. You will also want to check the wiring from front to back and look for any frayed, pinched or damaged wire that may be causing the short and repair... view full answer...
There could be a short on the trailer that is causing the fuse on your 2013 Honda Odyssey to keep blowing.
You will want to inspect the trailer wiring and look for any pinched or sandwiched wires, frayed wires touching bare metal, or corrosion at connection points and fix as needed.
If the fuse is blowing without the trailer connected then there may be a bent or broken pin on the wiring harness connectors or where it plugs into the van. A bent or broken pin on the harness would mean... view full answer...
It is possible that the module on your Tekonsha T-One # 118521 for your 2014 Honda Odyssey has gone bad. You can verify this by using a Circuit Tester, like part # PTW2992, and testing the wiring on both sides of the converter to see if power is getting through or not.
If it isn't then you will want to replace the T-One. I recommend replacing it with the same part as we have found the Tekonsha electronics to be very reliable. If you are getting power from the functions to the 4-Way let... view full answer...
The OL error code you mentioned indicates an short somewhere in the brake controller output circuit between the blue wire exiting the brake controller and the trailer connector. You can confirm this by severing the blue wire behind the brake controller, being sure to leave enough room to reconnect the wire. If this makes the OL code disappear, you have confirmed the short. If this is the case, you'll need to rewire the output circuit, using 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1.
Chances are,... view full answer...
It sounds like the converter is defective on the wiring harness. Unfortunately, this means the entire wiring harness will need to be replaced. The converters can fail over time on their own but the most common failure is caused by the converter not being secured enough and the wires inside coming loose from the circuit board. For replacement, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118521 which we have found to be more reliable than other manufactur... view full answer...
Cleaning weldnuts out on a vehicle in order to install a trailer hitch takes a lot of time and elbow grease. Basically the weldnuts may appear to be clean but getting all of the grime out can take longer than you might think. Make sure you are use a lubricant like WD-40 or PB Blaster.
I do not believe this is a case of fine thread vs coarse thread but you could go find a coarse threaded bolt of the same size and see if it goes in to solve that mystery.
And if all else fails you could... view full answer...
There are a couple of things to check with the installation of Curt trailer wiring harness # C56378 on your 2016 Honda Odyssey. First, make sure the fuse is installed in the red power wire. If it is installed make sure that the fuse is good and replace if needed. Also make sure that the white ground wire is attached to a bare metal surface.
Next check that the second fuse is installed in the proper location and that it is not blown and move/replace if needed. According to the instructions:... view full answer...
As you have probably already figured out, something is not wired correctly on your trailer wiring. Most likely it is the trailer since you said the trailer is older. However, I would still recommend you test the wiring of your 2003 Honda Odyssey just to be sure.
You are going to want to test the 7-way at the rear of your vehicle by function using a circuit tester. You will want to have a buddy in the driver seat of your vehicle and then using a circuit tester like our # PTW2993 you would... view full answer...
Sounds like the trailer wiring issue you have for your 2014 Honda Odyssey is related to the tow package wiring setup of the vehicle. What I would recommend first is to check under the hood of your vehicle for the trailer running light circuit fuse and replace if needed as it sounds like possibly a blown fuse. We do have the part # 118521 though which will replace the converter box and wiring if the problem happens to be there insted. If the fuse you checked looks good and you still have... view full answer...
I'm sorry to hear you are having a problem with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56161 on your 2006 Honda Odyssey!
Since you are only having an issue with the passenger side turn signal and it is working some of the time I recommend doing a few simple tests on the harness with a circuit tester like # PTW2993.
First you will want to make sure that all of the connectors behind the panel on passenger side rear of your vehicle are securely installed, and that the ground is securely... view full answer...
Curt trailer wiring harnesses like # C56378 sometimes have the exact issue that you are describing. The issue is that there is some bleed over power from the powered converter that can light up LED lights ever so slightly. This is usually not an issue because at night you would have the running lights on any way and during the day it should not be all that visible.
The reason that it happens with LED lights and not incandescent lights is that the LED lights draw much less power to light... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he said that on the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75270 you will want to use the 5/8 inch pin hole which is the one closest to the crosstube. The pin hole closest to the trailer, a 1/2 inch pin hole, is not used at all.
Based on my measurements you will need an extender that is at least 6-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the back of the receiver. Unfortunately we do not carry any extenders that length. Your best bet may be to go with a cargo carrier... view full answer...
What you will need to do is upgrade the wiring for the trailer connector on your 2005 Honda Odyssey. You are drawing more amps than the capacity of the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118438.
You will need to upgrade to the Tow Ready Heavy Duty Modulite, part # 119190KIT, which has a capacity of 15.9 amps. This wiring kit draws power directly from the vehicle battery via included fuse.
The reason there is a warning not to upgrade the fuse is because your wiring will not be able... view full answer...
Tekonsha 4-pole trailer wiring harness # 118438 is a correct fit for your 2006 Honda Odyssey and I am sorry you're having an issue with its operation. For reference, I linked the instructions and an installation video showing this item installed in a 2006 Odyssey like yours.
Since none of your trailer lights function I suspect either a bad ground connection or that the included fuse is bad or is not installed all the way in the receptacle or is in the wrong receptacle. Please refer to... view full answer...
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