I spoke with Pop & Lock and their tech said that this definitely sounds like you're spliced into the wrong wires and that the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 is receiving constant power once the vehicle is on, which is why the actuator is constantly running. You'll want to make sure that the wires you splice into are only receiving power when the switch/button is pressed to lock and unlock the tailgate. view full answer...
The first place that I recommend starting is the battery inside your 2007 Honda Ridgeline. You will need to test the battery voltage with a Multimeter # PT89ZR. Be sure to test the battery in the same condition that you tested the lighting circuits on the trailer connector. Depending on the age and condition of the battery it will typically drop voltage as power is pulled from it. The wiring can also cause a voltage drop depending on the condition of the wiring.
Repeat all the tests that... view full answer...
Since you have a cover it's going to be a bit harder to gain access and open the tailgate. You can try to see if you can get your hand under the cover since there should be a bulb seal at the tailgate that you could probably get your hand in through and unlatch the cover to get access to the inside of the tailgate. You could also try removing the trim panel around the tailgate handle and seeing if there's enough access with it removed to get your fingers in there an actuate the lock yourself.... view full answer...
If the 7-way connector on your vehicle came installed from the factory, there may be a fuse needed to provide power to the 12V power wire at the 7-way. If the connector is installed aftermarket, there should either be a fuse or circuit breaker installed inline before the wire is connected to the vehicle battery.
If you have an aftermarket 7-way, you will want to follow the wire from the 7-way connector to ensure that there is a circuit breaker or fuse installed. If there is a fuse or... view full answer...
Thank you for your purchase of Curt 4-Pole Wiring Harness # C56365 which is a confirmed fit for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
If you have installed this and found that there is 12V power going into the converter box but nothing is coming out of it then this does tend to suggest it is internally damaged.
But you can check the plug both on the harness and on the vehicle side, just in case there is a contact in either connector that could be bent, which would prevent proper contact. The unit... view full answer...
If your 2006 Honda Ridgeline came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector and it was working before but now it is not, check the vehicle owners manual for the fuse/relay locations related to the tow package wiring to see if any need to be replaced. That is the most likely cause.
If the trailer wiring was added aftermarket then there could be a ground problem or a dirty/corroded connector. Check the grounding location and make sure that it is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal... view full answer...
I am not sure what towing module they are talking about. If your 2007 Honda Ridgeline came with the factory tow package that included a 7-Way trailer connector at the back then the only reason any part of the towing package would be missing is if someone removed it. It is also possible that the 7-Way on the vehicle is not a factory 7-Way.
So it would appear that you either need to have that missing part installed or hardwire in a different 7-Way connector. It is probably less money to... view full answer...
Since it's all of a sudden not working that leads me to believe that you may just have a loose connection for your wiring or possibly some corrosion. The actuator for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 uses bullet connectors so they could have loosened up over time from bumps in the road. Depending on how you ran the wiring harness you could also have it pinching the wire and could have cut through the casing. I recommend checking the wiring starting at the lock and working your... view full answer...
I am sorry you have had issues with the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM43125 you have installed on your 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
To make sure the harness stays in good working order for multiple years I recommend double checking that you are routing the harness in a way that it is not too close to the muffler that could cause the wiring to be damaged and cause the module to go bad.
Do you tow just one trailer, or multiple trailers? If... view full answer...
The best first step is to isolate the problem to either the tow vehicle wiring or the trailer.
Disconnect the boat trailer's 4-pole. Use your vehicle battery (or a spare battery) to directly test the trailer lighting on its own by connecting the 4-pole ground pin to the battery negative terminal and one by one connecting the battery hot terminal to each of the other pins on the trailer's 4-pole. If the trailer lights behave properly when connected in this manner, then you know the problem... view full answer...
To me it sounds like there was a short on your trailer which caused the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118400 that you referenced to short out as well. Bizarre trailer light behavior is usually caused by a shorted out converter box or bad tail light grounds. I would check the condition of the grounds of the tail lights first. Some assemblies ground through the mounting hardware, if that is what you have then you should check to make sure the assemblies are attached to a clean, metal surface.
Since... view full answer...
Thank you for all of the info!
The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 just requires the trailer lights and 12V power pin to operate properly but the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller # C27JR and Custom Wiring Adapter # C51392 require your 2020 Honda Ridgeline to have the tow package so all of the wiring exists on your 7-Way - especially the brake control pin in the 5 o'clock position (see attached).
If you grab a tester and put it on that pin and then apply... view full answer...
One of the most common causes of dim lights, is a weak ground. If your ground is rusted or loose, that can affect how lights work on your trailer.
The best way to check for a weak ground, is to disconnect your trailer from the vehicle and apply 12 volts directly to the trailer connector. Then apply the negative terminal to the connector ground, and one by one check the pins by applying the positive terminal.
If after these checks, your lights are still dim, you'll need to focus on the... view full answer...
Typically when this issue arises on a Honda Ridgeline the issue is that the "small lights" fuse under the hood is blown.
This may or may not have been related to the trailer wiring you installed. view full answer...
I would definitely check that the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 is installed so that the tab on top of the Echo is engaging the tab on the 7-way connector per the included example. These tabs aligning is a security factor to help hold it in place. The Echo requires a good push to make sure it's all the way in the connector and tabs are aligned. view full answer...
If you have the factory tow package or just installed the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118288 on your 2021 Honda Ridgeline you will need to check the charge line fuse. According to page 564 of your owners manual I see there is a 20 amp fuse in engine compartment B fuse panel at location 11. If this fuse is damaged or missing that will explain why you do not have any power.
A Test Light # PTW2993 will allow you to verify that both sides of the fuse have power. In the event the... view full answer...
You can test your Prodigy brake controller without plugging the brake controller into your 2007 Honda Ridgeline RT. You will need a 12 volt power source, a vehicle battery will work, and I recommend using the replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness, # 20127, so you do not have to cut into your wiring harness.
You will connect the white wire from the harness to the negative battery terminal and the black wire to the positive terminal. This should provide power to the brake controller... view full answer...
When you installed the eye bolt for the EZ Gate Tailgate Lift Assist for Open Landscape Trailers # 3375201000 on the gate did you measure 8" from the top down or 8" from the top of the rail up to that point on the gate/ramp? From the photo you sent in I don't see how your gate is 3' tall and that eye bolt is 8" down from the top of the ramp so that's what I'd to to start off.
Another thing to keep in mind is this system is rated for 180 lbs so if your ramp weighs less than that there won't... view full answer...
It sounds to me like something is stuck in the hinge of between the first and second sections of your Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover # EX83590. Depending on your location you may just have some ice build up in the hinge. There shouldn't be anything else that could block the operation of your cover's hinge. view full answer...
Try cleaning off the pins of your 7-way connector on your tow vehicle with sandpaper. A lot of times some corrosion or dirt can get on the connector which can trick the controller into thinking a trailer is connected. view full answer...
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