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  • Troubleshooting Turn Signals of Trailer Wiring on 2009 Honda Pilot Not Working
  • You did quite a bit of troubleshooting and homework on this so I commend you for that! Since it's not the relays, the fuses, or the trailer wiring that basically leaves the converter box of the wiring kit. Which you can test that with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 by checking for voltage when the turn signals are on going into the box and then check to see if they are making it to the output side. If there's none making it to output side the box is bad and would need to be replaced...
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  • Where Is The Fuse For The Brake Controller On My 2014 Honda Pilot?
  • The fuse for the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 on your 2014 Honda Pilot is located in the engine compartment. It is in the sub fuse box which is near the battery. Fuse number 14 needs to be a 20 amp fuse that sends power to the brake controller. If you are still having issues getting power to the controller be sure to check the wiring connectors to ensure that a wire hasn't pushed out of its connector or had a prong broken off inside the connector.
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  • Will Higher Capacity Spring Bars Cause Stiffness and Bounce When Towing a 3,500 Pound Trailer
  • I do have a link to the instructions for the older Reese Dual Cam sway control systems. I have included the link below. Properly adjusting the weight distribution and sway control can help to eliminate the bounce you are experiencing. For your 3,500 pound trailer and a boat weighing 4,500 pounds, a weight distribution system with a tongue weight capacity range of 200 to 600 pounds would be just about ideal. If your bars are rated higher then this, you could experience a stiff ride.
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  • What to Check for When Troubleshooting Trailer Tow Harness on a 2013 Honda Pilot
  • Troubleshooting wiring can be frustrating because even the smallest thing can cause issues. Here's what you'll need to check: - All connections for problem circuit - All grounds for problem circuit - Vehicle side connector - Trailer side connector - Fuses and relays - Wiring going into and coming out of module box (black box included with T-One # 118265) - No bends, breaks, or exposed wiring Knowing which end of the towing setup the issue is on (vehicle or trailer) helps to isolate...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Lights not Working with 2009 Honda Pilot
  • This is an issue we run in to quite commonly when installing Combination LED Trailer Tail Light part # STL9RB or any other trailer light. The good news it has nothing to do with the vehicle 99% of the time. The most common cause for this is bad grounding at your lights or at the wiring harness ground. When this came into the shop my first step would be to remove sand down to good steel and replace each ground. That will likely solve your issue. The very dim light coming through is an indication...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lamp Circuit on Camper Towed By 2013 Honda Pilot
  • The first thing to determine is if the problem exists on the tow vehicle or on the trailer. Turn on the vehicle headlights and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993. For a 7-way trailer connector, the pin in the 11:00 position should show voltage with the vehicle headlights or running lights on. (Make sure those are on, and not the daytime running lights, and also make sure that the headlights are actually switched on, and that you're not relying on an 'Auto' lamp setting). For a 4-pole trailer...
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  • Installing 7-way Trailer Connector in Stock Location on 2014 Honda Pilot
  • Installing the # 118265 7-way connector would involve using a hole saw to make a hole to mount the trailer connector, if you wish the installation to look like a stock install. I can understand why you'd be reluctant to cut a hole in the bumper of a brand new vehicle. We've had several reviews from folks that simply used a 2 inch hole saw to cut through the bumper, and from what I've read, it didn't sound like a difficult process. I guess you'll need to decide if the extra cost of the Honda...
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  • How Do I Add Rise to My Hitch to Prevent Scraping of My Yakima RidgeBack?
  • I have a solution for you. Given by the looks of your clearance issue on your 2019 Honda Pilot with the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02458, there is a solution that involves a hitch adapter. If you have a 2-inch hitch, the best option is the the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6. However, with the Roadmaster receiver, it is still possible that there may be scraping against the bottom receiver of the dual adapter. We currently...
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  • Solution for Weathertech Floor Mats with Edges that Want to Curl Up
  • The Weathertech floor mats sometimes will be curled up when new and in cold environments and what our contacts at Weathertech advise is to roll them up the opposite direction they are wanting to curl up for a few minutes and then try installing them again and they should be the correct shape.
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  • Troubleshooting Prodigy P2 Brake Controller
  • If you are not getting any power to your Tekonsha P2 # 90885 brake controller it sounds like there is a short somewhere that is impeding functionality of the controller. If you have the factory 7-way on your 2014 Honda Pilot and are using Wiring Adapter # 3070-P there should be 12 volts on the black power wire of this adapter, which you can test with the 7-Function Digital Multimeter # PT89ZR. If there is not you would know there is a short somewhere or the brake controller or adapter...
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  • Troubleshooting Wiring Harness on 2018 Honda Pilot
  • I do have ideas about how to go about troubleshooting the issues you are having with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56291 on your 2018 Honda Pilot. The first thing to do is take a look at your owner's manual to locate any trailer fuses or relays and ensure they are all there and in working order. If they are, in order to determine the specific problem you will need to purchase a circuit tester if you do not have one - the very handy Cordless Circuit Tester # PTW2979 would...
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  • How Do You Check a Relay To See If Working or Not?
  • To check a relay, first do a visual inspection of the terminals for signs of extreme heat or corrosion. Next do a visual inspection of where the relay plugs in for extreme heat or corrosion. Finally, the easiest and fastest way most people use to check a relay is simply to swap the relay with another functioning relay in the same box. You can also get a replacement relay from a local auto parts store to swap them out. If the function that wasn't working is working with the new relay,...
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  • Troubleshooting Tow Ready OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118265 in 2013 Honda Pilot
  • My technical contact at TowReady advised that they have no reported issues with this particular harness in the application in a 2013 Honda Pilot. Based on the symptom you report (a driver-side tail light that stays on no matter what trailer is connected and no matter what light function is activated) he suggested that it could be that one or both of the relays included in this kit is damaged. You can try swapping the two black relays to see if the problem changes sides on the vehicle....
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  • Troubleshooting 2015 Honda Pilot that Won't Start After Trailer Wiring Install
  • If your 2015 Honda Pilot is cranking but won't fire up after you installed the Tow Ready Wiring Harness part # 118558 most likely the problem is fuse or relay related. Since the harness requires the installation of a few relays I would double check that you have relays installed in the right spots of your relay/fuse box. It sounds like maybe the fuel pump relay isn't installed in the vehicle and that is preventing the vehicle from starting or it is also possible that the relay has gone...
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  • Fogatti Tankless Water Heater EC Error Code TroubleShoot
  • The EC code on your Fogatti RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 41,800 Btu - Black # LSB44FR means the pilot light tried to ignite but could not due to low gas pressure. If the control panel is displaying error codes then it is working and need not be replaced. The panel itself is not a replaceable part as is. The unit needs an 11 inch water column, 11"WC, to ignite. I recommend getting a licensed technician to come look at it first. If this does not help you reply back...
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  • Replacement Trailer Wiring Harness for 2017 Honda Pilot with Fried Converter Box
  • Just the converter box of the trailer wiring for your 2017 Honda Pilot isn't available so you'll need to swap to a new kit altogether. For that the most reliable option we have is going to be the Tekonsha kit part # 118760 as it has the highest amp rating and also the reputation as being most reliable.
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  • No Power To Any Circuits Inside Trailer Connector On a 2015 Honda Pilot Using T-One Harness 118265
  • If all of the circuits on T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118265 for your 2015 Honda Pilot have suddenly stopped working then that leads me to believe that the black module box has shorted out and needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, the module box cannot be replaced separately so your only option would be to replace the entire wiring harness. I don't have any pin out diagrams for the above harness but I am confident the module box has gone bad and it must be replaced as it cannot...
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  • After Installing 7-Way on 2012 Honda Pilot and Using 7- to 4-Way Adapter Trailer Lights Do Not Work
  • It could be a problem with the 7-Way to 4-Way adapter. To determine if that is the problem, unplug the adapter and use a circuit tester such as # v to test the 7-Way. If the 7-Way has power without the adapter plugged in then the issue is probably the adapter. If you determine you need a new one, # PK12716 is the most popular option. If the 7-Way does not have power, then it could be that one of the fuses or relays is bad. Checking fuses is easy but the only way to test a relay is to use...
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  • Troubleshooting Tekonsha T-One Harness for Factory Tow Package Installation on 2018 Honda Pilot
  • Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118760 is a great harness. Since you say installation went well, the trailer main fuse may not be connected properly. If you are simply not getting function, check all the trailer connections and fuse locations again as outlined in the attached installation details. If all that checks out then go back to check the white ground wire to ensure it is bare metal to metal as even paint can cause...
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  • Leaking Air Helper Spring System on 2004 Honda Pilot
  • Actually, the Air Lift # AL60740 can be used on 2WD or 4WD vehicles, I've confirmed this with my Tech Support contact at Air Lift. Usually, a leak occurs at points where the air line was cut to length. It's important that these cuts be perfectly square, so using a tubing cutter like # AL10530 to get nice clean cuts is very important. The easiest way to find the leak is to add air to the system, then take some liquid dishwashing soap and dilute it with a small amount of water. Use a small...
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