The reason you need to run a power wire to the battery of your 2016 Subaru Impreza is to power the module of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118573.
This allows it to draw power directly from the battery to bypass the electrical systems, so there is virtually no draw on your tail lights so they are protected from shorting out. I have added a link below to a help article which details the best way to route a power wire.
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The 12 volt power wire on the Curt Custom Fit Trailer Wiring Harness, # C56111, is designed to provide power for the trailer stop, turn and taillights. This type of wiring harness is designed for vehicles that have sensitive circuitry and thinner wires that cannot handle the additional amperage draw that would be placed on them if trailer wiring was added.
The converter box will use the vehicles circuitry to sense when the vehicle brakes, turn signals or taillights are activated and the... view full answer...
The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118573 which is a confirmed fit for a 2014 Subaru Impreza (excluding WRX and WRX STi) will need to draw power directly from the battery. The 12 volt outlet in the vehicle is not recommended to be used to power the converter box on the taillight harness. view full answer...
I can agree with you that running the power wire can be time consuming. It does make it easier if you can get the back of the vehicle on ramps. The hardest part is routing the power wire over the rear axle and staying away from anything hot or moving. Once you get past the axle you can run the wire along some factory hard lines or in between a plastic panel and the body to the front. All of the wiring kits for the 2016 Subaru Impreza require a power wire be ran to the battery.
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There are actually 2 different methods to installing the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7211 on your 2016 Subaru Impreza; Version 1 that requires bumper removal, and Version 2 that requires hole enlargement.
You can physically lift the hitch into place, yes, but the hardware is a little different when it comes to the install. If you don't want to enlarge any holes on your trunk pan you'll need to remove your bumper to gain access to the opening in your frame so you can... view full answer...
The type of battery you described is not something you will be able to use to install the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11143894 on your 2011 Subaru Impreza Wagon
You need to run a hot lead to the battery because this is the only way to ensure your car's wiring is not otherwise affected. To do this you may need Wire Loom, 10' Long # 7509-10 and Loom Clamp -1/4" # A0250.
I have added a link to a help article on routing a power wire... view full answer...
For the 2012 Impreza Hatchback, the correct hitch would be the Curt # C11286. For WRX or WRX STi Hatchback models, the correct hitch would be # C11120. The # 11317 you mention is a fit for the WRX Sedan model only.
Of all the hitch manufacturers we deal with, I believe Curt does the best job on their installation instructions. I have linked you to the instructions for both hitches mentioned above. If you click the provided link, you can see a video showing the hitch being installed on... view full answer...
To install the Fusion LED Trailer Light # STL211XRFHB on your 2017 Subaru Impreza I recommend using the Deka Bonded 4 Wire # 16-4B-1 which is sold by the foot. You can then use Butt Connectors # DW05744-10 and Quick Splice Wire Connectors # SWC501746-1 to connect the wiring to appropriate functions.
Your Fusion LED Trailer Light pigtail wiring will connect to your Impreza's light functions as follows:
White wire for ground
Brown wire for backup light
Red wire for brake light
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The aftermarket exhaust tips should not interfere with you being able to install this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11317. What would cause problems would be if the aftermarket exhaust had mufflers that were larger in diameter than the stock mufflers.
The # C11317 does require some minor drilling for installation, but with a decent drill and drill bit you should not have a problem installing this hitch.
You may need the following items to complete your... view full answer...
To carry your 2 Electra Townie bikes with the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 I believe you will need to use the Yakima Adapter # Y02531. This attaches between your handlebars and your seat post to provide a horizontal top tube that allows your bikes to hang level on the bike rack. The only other thing to keep in mind is that the FullBack has a 35 lb per bike weight capacity.
Another option would be to install a trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 76209 or EcoHitch # 306-X7350 on your 2018 Subaru... view full answer...
There is a bit of fascia trimming needed on your 2019 Subaru Impreza hatchback to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7350.
If you check out the accompanying cut out you can see that it requires a 2-1/2" square to be cut. This will allow your '19 Impreza to have a hitch that his hidden except for the receiver; I have added a photo a customer sent in of your 2019 Impreza with this hitch installed so you can see how it will look on yours.
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I would first start off by inspecting inside of both the vehicle and trailer side connector for corrosion or buildup. Make sure to clean out both sides of the connector before reattaching. Once this is done you will need to check for a proper ground at the connector and at each light. Some tail lights are grounded through the mounting bolts. I have included a video that explains how to test for a proper ground.
If you cannot find a ground problem, you can move on to the wiring. First,... view full answer...
No, the warranty on the vehicle will not be voided, nor on the hitch, if you install Draw-Tite trailer hitch # DT24959 yourself.
Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson- Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question.
This particular hitch is designed... view full answer...
To install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56111 on your 2008 Subaru Impreza you will want to make your tail light connections first and then attach the white ground wire to a good, clean ground on your vehicles frame. After those connections are made you will want to see where the converter box ends up being located and find a good spot that the converter box can attach to. Try to find a large enough area that will allow you to attach all of the double-sided tape on... view full answer...
The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7261 you are referring to can be removed from your 2009 Subaru Impreza in the same way it was installed, which is to remove the bolts which can be done with a torque wrench, though keep in mind you also need to remove the bumper. view full answer...
The term you are looking for is the shank of the motorcycle carrier will attach to the receiver of the trailer hitch.
The 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is a Wagon model so as long as it has the single exhaust and does not have the quad exhaust then the Draw-Tite hitch # 76084, you referenced, will fit your vehicle.
The hitch itself is rated for 525lbs of tongue weight but this doesn't mean that your vehicle is. You will find the TW on the placard on the inside of your driver's door.... view full answer...
According to my Curt representative, the install procedure for the # C11286 Curt Class I hitch hasn't changed from the 2014 model year to the 2015. This particular hitch is a fit for 5 door hatchback models with single exhausts only.
The Curt hitch warranty stipulates that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 be used on all non-trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. The problem is that on many vehicles, there isn't a convenient place for the strap to attach to the vehicle (especially... view full answer...
Yes, you are correct. You will need to cut the loop, strip both ends of the wire and then use the included butt-end connectors to attach the fuse to the Curt Wiring Harness # 56061 and the ring terminal to the positive side of the battery in your 2012 Subaru Impreza Sedan.
I would recommend cutting the wire in the middle so that you have equal distance of wire on either side of the fuse. view full answer...
If you don't have trailer tail lights using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56368 then you'll first want to test the brown wire going into the converter box. If you don't get power here then you have an issue with the tee connectors (wrong side, pinned incorrectly, not seated fully). If you do get power, check the brown wire leaving the converter box. If there's no power you have a bad converter box and the harness will need to be replaced. If there is power then the... view full answer...
It is possible that the stabilization strap, # 18050, will not contact the spoiler at all on your 2010 Honda Civic Si. The way that the strap attaches to the bike rack and the vehicle, if the upright arm of the bike rack is high enough, the strap may go over the spoiler and not contact it at all. I have included a link to another question that contains a video showing how to attach the strap.
If you find that the strap will make contact with the spoiler and put pressure on it, I recommend... view full answer...
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