Expert Answers about Acura

• Troubleshooting Brake Lights on Trailer Towed by 2008 Acura MDX
• I'd be happy to help you with that. You'll need a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. Check the pins that are fed by the green and yellow wire, there should be signal on those wires with the brake pedal pressed. If you don't see power on either of those wires with the brake pedal pressed, trace the 4-pole trailer connector until you reach the black converter box. Locate the red wire entering the converter box. Test the red wire, which SHOULD show power when the brake is pressed. If it does...
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• Troubleshooting 7-Way Wiring Installation on 2017 Acura MDX
• The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118289 is confirmed to fit your 2017 Acura MDX. This fits all models so it is not a matter of your vehicle not being supported. You are correct, you won't get anything on the blue wire for the brakes without a brake controller like the # RED44FR. The black 12V power should be working if properly installed. Since you already have a tester, try testing the wire behind the end of the connector. It is possible the wire...
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• Using A Roof Rack On Different Generations Of An Acura MDX
• Even though both of your vehicles, the 2009 and the 2017 Acura MDX, use the same clips for the front of the vehicles there will be some slight differences between the two vehicles. These Acura MDX are from two different generations. Per Yakima, these small discrepancies can be the cause of your problems because these clips fit each of the vehicles in different locations and there may be small differences in the frames of the vehicles in question, due to their different model years. The...
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• Troubleshooting Right Blinker Circuit of Curt Wiring Harness for 2014 Acura RDX Not Active
• You've done a great job so far troubleshooting the Curt trailer wiring harness part # 56008 that you have on your 2014 Acura RDX. The next thing you should do is test for voltage on the green wire that feeds into the converter box of the kit. If there's voltage there that would indicate that the box is damaged and needs to be replaced with a new kit. If there isn't voltage there it could be a connection issue with the blue wire connector of the kit. Sometimes just unplugging and plugging...
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• Do I Have To Relocate My Hands Free Sensor If I Install The Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver
• Yes, you might have to relocate the sensor. Typically relocating the sensor is not a problem on the MDX. My recommendation would be to install the trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2", part # DT42MR, and test the hands free liftgate. If it works to your satisfaction, you do not have to change anything. We have had customers, and employees, have luck kicking their foot to the right or left of center to activate the hands free liftgate....
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• Ultimate Trailer Jack 322-RDJ-2K Stuck And Won't Go Up Or Down
• There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot your Ultimate Trailer Jack # 322-RDJ-2K, start by loosening the 3 mounting bolts used to attach to your A-frame. From here you will want to check for movement. If it does move, tighten the bolts back up by hand at first and check again for movement. If all is good, tighten the mounting bolts back down to spec by alternating each bolt to ensure not one bolt is being tightened more than the other. If that doesn't work, you can also try loosening...
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• Lock Sticking on Thule T2 Pro
• If your key on your Thule T2 Pro # TH83JV is not turning I recommend that you works some lubricant like the LubriMatic White Lithium Grease # L11354 into the lock. This works to penetrate through any corrosion and loosen the locking mechanism and allow you to get the key to turn. I particularly like this product more than something like WD-40 because it's biobased, so it's non-toxic and safe to use around the house. If you continue to have issues with the lock core, it might be time to...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Turn Signals Both Flashing With Brakes or Running Lights On
• It sounds like there is a ground issue in the wiring, probably on the trailer side, but it will be a good idea to check all of the grounds to make sure. Start with the white ground wire from the converter box of # 119178KIT. Make sure it is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface on the vehicle. Next, check for any dirt or corrosion in the vehicle and trailer side connectors. You can then move on to the trailer side. Check the main ground coming from the trailer side...
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• Troubleshooting Vehicle Warning System Being Quiet After Curt 4-Way is Installed On 2018 Acura RDX
• I reached out to Curt who confirmed the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 56008 would not cause the warning system on your 2018 Acura RDX to no longer work. What I believed may have happened is something may have become loose when the harness was installed and that is what is causing your warning system to be quiet.
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• Low Brake Output Voltage With Factory Brake Controller On a 2009 Ford F-350
• For starters, the oem brake controller on your 2009 Ford F-350 has a proportional design which means it would not put out 12 volts or anywhere close while using the brake pedal at a stop. That said, if you are having issues with weak brakes while in motion then there could be a few other issues. The first thing I recommend you do is make sure the brake controller is turned all the way up and then start testing the wire from the vehicle connector all the way back to the magnets with the...
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• Replacement Hitch Pin Installation Problem for My XC2 # S64650 Bike Rack
• I have ran into this situation a couple of times. The hitch pin, # S64029, is the correct hitch pin for the Swagman XC, # S64650, bike rack. Sometimes manufacturing tolerances are not quite the same on the replacement hitch pin and you will need to use a wrench to slowly thread the hitch pin in and out a few times to get the threads to match up perfectly. Start by applying some oil, then threading the new hitch pin in until you feel resistance. Back the hitch pin out a bit and thread...
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• Removing Locks On A RockyMounts Bike Rack Without The Keys
• That is a tricky one. It might be possible to get you a replacement key for your RockyMounts BackStage # RKY10002. We would need to know the key number. This can be found usually on the key itself, or on the face of the lock core. RockyMounts key numbers usually start with the letter E, followed by 3 digits. Other than that, there is no way to get it unlocked without keys. This is by design. Otherwise what good is the lock you know? In some cases we have removed lock cores by drilling...
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• Trailer Lights Not Functioning if 2013 Acura MDX Key is not in On Position or Running
• The Draw-Tite T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-pole flat trailer connector # 118424 plugs directly into the vehicle established wiring harness using the T-one style connection at the fuse box located in the cargo area at the rear of the vehicle. The issue that you are experiencing with the trailer lights not working when the vehicle ignition off or the key in the off position is attributed to the vehicle wiring. It is most likely a function of how the vehicle itself is wired and does...
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• Trailer Lights Work then Shut Off Using Wiring Harness 118424 on a 2012 Acura MDX
• You should not require additional fuses or relays to install the trailer wiring harness # 118424 unless those items are missing on your 2012 Acura MDX. In some cases, there is a relay needed that can only be obtained at an Acura dealer. Consult the vehicle owners manual for the locations of any fuses or relays related to the trailer wiring to check them. The fact that it worked at first then stopped tells me that it could still be a ground issue. You can try moving the converter ground...
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• No Power on Trailer Wiring Harness Green Wire on a 2015 Acura RDX
• To properly test a converter box, you will first need to test the wires going into the converter box from the vehicle using a circuit tester such as # PTW2993. If there is no power on the green input wire, then the issue is with the vehicle. Your 2015 Acura RDX may require an additional fuse or relay to make everything fully functional. It looks like under the hood there is a fuse in location 26 that the owner's manual just calls trailer. If there is power on the input wires when there...
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• Can a Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System Eliminate Vibration in a 2008 Acura MDX
• Once the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, item # THROD2, is installed on the 2008 Acura MDX, the Aeon hollow rubber springs will not contact the bottom of the coil spring housing unless there is a load on or in the back of the vehicle, see installation instructions link below. This means that if the vibration you are referring to is present under normal operating conditions, not towing or carrying a load, the rubber springs will not help. In this case, I would have the vehicle...
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• Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Not Calibrating On 2012 Acura MDX
• A blinking blue light after the manual override is pressed on your Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR can mean a couple different things. This may mean the remote head cable may have been damaged. You should check the cable between the remote head and the main unit and inspect for damages. It also may mean the red wire is constantly at low voltage, check voltage to the red wire and reassess the connection point if necessary. Additionally, you should not be receiving voltage on the blue wire...
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• Trailer Lights Not Working on a 2007 Acura RDX with Wiring Harness # 118500 Installed
• First make sure that both the in line fuse (red) and the mini fuse (blue) are both installed. Otherwise the harness will not work. I know that the instructions say to install the fuse for the Honda Crosstour but it is also possible that it is needed on your RDX. Check the fuse location and determine if the fuse is missing or needs to be replaced. Also, make sure that the adapter you are using is grounded to the vehicle frame in a location that is bare metal. If cannot be grounded to a...
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• Troubleshooting Smudge from Yates Bow Stop
• Since your Yates Y-Style Bow Stop # YR4Y22-3 leaves a smudge mark, you can use marine grade bunk carpet like # FCR8008 in between to assist. There isn't a glue specifically made for that type of application so I recommend using a solvent based contact cement. There are some non-marking bow stops, but the Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers - TPR - 6-1/2" Span - 1/2" Shaft - Yellow # YR333Y isn't just an easy swap.
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• Troubleshooting LED Identification Light Bar With Lenses Easily Knocked Off
• The LED Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide - Submersible - 9 Diodes - Red Lens # MCL93RB has the wiring and housing for the individual sealed lights # AL91RB to fit. The only way to help them stay in place a little better is to add silicone around the edges to just add an additional seal that will hold up to vibration and water. An alternative option is to use the LED Identification Light for Trailers Over 80" Wide - 3 Diode - Sealed - Rectangular - Red # MCL98RB which...
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