If you are having trouble feeding the security strap of the Yakima FullBack, part # Y02634, through the top of your hatch, then you can feed it through the bottom.
The security strap is not meant as another point for anchoring. It's simply there as an anti-theft strap that will keep the rack from coming loose if someone tries to pull it off. As such, it doesn't matter if you feed this through the top or bottom of your hatch since either way the anchor will stay inside the vehicle. view full answer...
In order to install the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT on your 2014 Audi Q5, you would have to determine the functions of the wiring by using the kit's included circuit tester, as per the directions. Wiring can be different from year to year and there is no universal color code which is followed, so it's important to test your functions so you can wire it properly the first time. view full answer...
We do not have any installers we are affiliated with, so to install either the Draw-Tite # 75940 or Curt # C13136 on your 2013 Audi Q5 you will want to find someone local you are most comfortable with, and importantly, someone with hitch experience. Calling around and asking if they've installed hitches, and specifically on your vehicle should point you in the right direction.
A couple things to keep in mind when selecting your hitch is that the Draw-Tite # 75940 is a more difficult install... view full answer...
We do not have any installers outside of our office in Wentzville Missouri. I recommend contacting a trusted local auto repair shop to complete the installation.
Depending on what wiring you are looking to have installed we have helpful installation videos that can make DIY installation less confusing.
I attached a video of us installing the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with Installation Kit # 119250KIT on a 2018 Audi Q5 as an example. view full answer...
Because the car manufacturers can vary the vehicle wire colors from year to year, we typically tell folks to wire by function, not by color.
We haven't yet installed a wiring harness on a 2012 Q5. When we installed a taillight wiring harness on a 2011 Q5, we found that the wire for the right turn will located in the upper connector and was a black wire with a green stripe (see linked video). The wire attaches to a tan plug. The plug will have many wires going into it, but each wire slot... view full answer...
The Stealth Hitches # 391AUDQ509 is definitely a fit for your 2017 Audi Q5, but is not an easy one to install. With that said, we have indeed started to get some installers listed on our site and I included a link to where you can find them below. You will just need to update the zip code to see those in your area. If there are currently none listed though, I always recommend going to a mechanic that has done good work on vehicles for you in the past. They will typically do the best job... view full answer...
Curt hitch # C13331 and Draw-Tite hitch # 76183 are both 2-inch Class III hitches confirmed to fit your 2018 Audi Q5. These two models install in the same manner and they share identical capacities of 750-lbs tongue weight and 5000-lbs total trailer weight. Both are shown on the linked page. Note that your car's weight ratings, if lower than the hitch ratings, still apply and determine overall capacity.
On most vehicles with a rear lift gate sensor installation of any hitch tends to interfere... view full answer...
The instructions for Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75940 are linked on its product page below the description and they are linked on this answer page as well.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise... view full answer...
We've actually seen this before with the Curt Echo # C51180 and Audi factory trailer plugs before, and the downward angle on your 7 way bracket will not affect the operation of the controller. You won't need to reposition the plug and the Echo will work in this orientation, so there's nothing to worry about there. You also should be able to plug in without any issues, but it's likely you'll get some dragging when going over speed bumps and such, so if that becomes an issue and there is... view full answer...
The 2012 Audi Q5 actually has the separate turn signals from brake lights and the # 119250KIT would need to be wired as the 3 wire system.
Yellow to vehicle Left Turn wire, Green to vehicle Right turn wire, Brown to vehicle Tail wire & Red to vehicle Brake wire.
The 2018 Q5 has a different taillight setup. view full answer...
There are 2 things that you cannot do with any bike rack installed and those are opening the rear hatch/trunk or using the rear wiper blades as both of these can cause damage to the bike rack. This is the same case for the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top # HRF2 on your 2011 Audi Q5.
Although the Over-the-Top is a fit for your Q5, if you want a bike rack that allows you to use your rear wiper blade then I recommend installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75940 and using the Kuat Beta # B202-2.... view full answer...
A 2014 and 2016 Audi Q5 are the same generation so the install video for the trailer wiring harness part # 119250KIT that's attached below would be the correct guide to use. Looks like the blue and black wire carries the running light circuit so that gets ran to the brown wire of the harness, for the yellow wire of the harness you run that to either the gray and white wire or the gray and black wire on the left turn side of the vehicle and the same color for the right-hand side for the... view full answer...
According to the online owner's manual for your 2018 Audi Q5 you will need to install the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2317 on the rear wheels. We actually have an install video of this chain on a 2018 Q5 that I'm linking for you to check out. It is always a good idea to double check in your copy of the owner's manual to make sure you follow any guidelines highlighted in it. view full answer...
I'm not sure which video you're speaking of, but I've confirmed with Curt that the # C56190 is indeed the correct taillight converter for your 2013 Q5. The # 55151 wiring kit is also needed to make the fused connection at the battery.
I've provided you with a diagram showing an install diagram. There should be 5 wires exiting the 'input' side of the converter, a white ground wire, brown for running lights, yellow for left turn, red for brake light, green for right turn and black to the... view full answer...
I attached a couple sets of installation instructions for the Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # C59236 for you to check out.
Here is what you will need to do to install this in your 2011 Audi Q5:
1. Locate the vehicle taillight wiring, refer to typical locations above, based on type of vehicle you arere installing the converter on.
2 Using a test lamp, identify the corresponding wires in the harness for the left turn, right turn, tail/brake lights.
3. Temporarily remove the vehicle's negative... view full answer...
I checked with our vendors and it looks like your 2016 Audi Q5 is not compatible with weight distribution systems. This has to do with the style of frame your vehicle has. The factory hitches Audi offers are not compatible either.
There is a solution to address sway that does not require a weight distribution system. It is the Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control item # 335TSC-1000. This is an electronic system that helps correct sway in trailers by activating the brakes. This one-time, maintenance-free... view full answer...
I have attached for you below a snip from the instructions for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75940 which is a fit for a 2012 Audi Q5.This snip goes over the details for trimming the rear bumper fascia. Unfortunately, Draw-Tite does not provide a measurement from the bottom edge so I cannot provide this. In order to find the depth of the cut you'll need to measure from the top of the rib or recessed area, down 6 1/4” which you can see in the photo below. view full answer...
I have 2 recommendations for your 2018 Audi Q5 and it all just depends on what you're comfortable with installing.
For your application I recommend using the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT because it pulls power straight from your battery via the power lead and then it uses clamps to "sense" when to send power back to your trailer.
The other option is the # C59496 which also has the power lead but this ties into your system by actually cutting and splicing into... view full answer...
Since your Q5 has the factory tow package, you can use the Hopkins # HM40975 which would connect to the round US Car connector located behind the rear bumper. Take a look at the linked video which will show the trailer connector being installed on a different vehicle. Even though it's being installed on a different vehicle, you can see what the connector looks like. view full answer...
When I was first learning about proportional brake controllers I wondered the same thing. The answer is yes, you still need to tap into the stoplight circuit of your vehicle so that the controller knows when to start looking for braking activity and begin applying the brakes.
You will need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test all of the wires going to the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find the one that only carries voltage when the brakes are applied and none when... view full answer...
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