Will Hands-Free Trunk Feature on 2017 VW Passat Affect Installation of EcoHitch 306-X7317
Question:
All I need to know is will this mount to the car properly and hassle free? Dont care if blocks the sensor. Never use the feature.
asked by: Craig
Expert Reply:
Although the EcoHitch could interfere with the hands free trunk feature on you 2017 VW Passat or possibly prevent it from working, the fact that the vehicle has that feature won't affect the fit of the # 306-X7317 EcoHitch. The install is pretty involved, as you can see from the video I've linked for you.
If you'll be using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need a trailer taillight wiring harness like # C79KR if the vehicle has LED taillights or # 118721 if it has incandescent taillights. You'll also need a ball mount like # D-28, a hitch pin like # PC3 and a hitch ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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