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  • Where Does Curt Wiring Harness for 2020 Honda Pilot Mount on Vehicle
  • The 4-Way connector for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56291 is actually designed to store inside the rear cargo area on your 2020 Honda Pilot when not in use. This keeps the connector protected from the elements for a much longer lifespan than if it were to be mounted outside on the bumper or your trailer hitch, so it's really the preferred method. Then when it's time to hook up to the trailer you will just pull the connector out and close the rear hatch over the wiring...
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  • Can the Blue Ox 6K TrackPro Weight Distribution System Be Used Without Spring Bars
  • Yes, you can use the head, shank, and hitch ball part of the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution part # BLU36FR for standard towing when you don't need weight distributing properties. It would basically act as an adjustable ball mount. That said, when you do need weight distribution and sway control help, you would just easily hook up the spring bars. Please note, the system comes with a pre-installed 2' hitch ball and has a 600 lb tongue weight / 6,000 lb gross trailer weight rating.
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  • Tips for Installing the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Bulb and Socket Kit on a 2008 Honda Pilot
  • I recommend removing the tail light assemblies on your 2008 Honda Pilot before drilling into the back of them to install the bulbs. Also make sure that you do not drill through any vital components on the assembly. The wiring should be able to get routed down through the vehicle through where the tail light assembly mounts. When drilling, use bits that are made for plastic and start with a small pilot hole first and work your way up to the correct size for the bulbs. When routing the...
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  • What is the Purpose of M6 Screws for Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack
  • When you receive the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack # TH9025XT the shank is folded up against the main mast of the rack. Those two M6 x 25 mm screws are what help to keep the shank from folding up like that again. They are more or less a security measure to help keep the bike rack from coming into contact with your vehicle so yes, you will want to install them even though you can technically use the bike rack without installing them.
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  • How Far Down Do the Ratcheting Hooks On Swagman Chinook Go
  • The Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack # S64683 will go down to 12 inches from the platform, and it does look like the frame on that bike should be able to be held without needing a bike adapter bar like the # 64005. We don't have any videos of the rack being loaded into a hitch currently available, but as far as comparable racks available with the same features that are also able to be used on a motorhome, this would be at the lighter end of the spectrum in weight so it's probably the...
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  • Replacing 27 Inch Wide Double ABS Sink With Stainless Steel Sink In Trailer
  • I do have options for you in the Better Bath Double Bowl RV Kitchen Sink part # LC388412 for example which is 27-1/8" long x 16-1/8" wide x 6-1/4" deep and is made of 20-gauge stainless steel but I am not sure if you are going to find one with the exact requirements you have listed. That said, the depth of the sink and gauge of steel used would not really be an issue for most installations. The overall dimensions I also do not think there would be an issue with as most under-mount sink...
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  • Is Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor Required for Installation of Curt Hitch on 2019 Honda Pilot
  • If you do not care about the hands-free liftgate feature on your 2019 Honda Pilot then you do not need to worry about relocating the sensor. You only need the sensor relocation kit if you want to be able to use the hands-free liftgate after installing the Curt # C13146. There will not be any errors, it simply will not function. I have attached an installation video for your reference.
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  • Installation Instructions for Trailer Wiring Harnesses for 2009 to 2015 Honda Pilot
  • Looking back at your previous orders you purchased 2 trailer wiring harnesses. The most recent appears to be Curt trailer wiring harness # C56170. It fits the 2012 to 2015 Honda Pilot with factory tow package. The other harness was # 118491. It fits the 2009 to 2011 Honda Pilot without factory tow package. The instructions for both are linked on this answer page and on the product pages. I have included some pictures pointing out where they are on product and answer pages.
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  • How Much Transmission Fluid Will the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503 Need
  • The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503 for your 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L will hold about 5-1/2 to 6 ounces of transmission fluid. This will vary not only by the length of hose you use, like you mentioned, but also how much fluid is lost during the installation. Just be sure you have a little over 6 ounces and you should be good to go. Attached is an installation video of this cooler on a 2016 Pilot that you can reference.
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  • Where it the Back-Up Sensor Plug on 2020 Honda Pilot for Installing Tekonsha 118286 Harness
  • I can see why the instructions might be confusing and unfortunately we don't currently have an installation video of the # 118286 on a Honda Pilot with the backup sensor available, but I can help you. If you check out image D on the instructions page it shows where you should look to plug into the backup sensor. This plug is located behind the passenger side access panel. I've linked a photo of the instructions that shows this in better detail.
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  • Is a 4-Way Harness Needed if My 2004 Honda Pilot Already has a Factory Installed 4-Way Connector
  • Ordinarily, you would need three components to complete a brake controller and trailer wiring set up on a 2004 Honda Pilot. The brake controller, the 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, and wiring harness 43105 or 118336. If you already have a 4-Way connection at the rear of the vehicle, you should only need the brake controller and the ETBC7 kit. You have to make sure your 4-Way connection you have currently on the vehicle is functional (it is wired and ready to use). The ETBC7 kit...
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  • How To Install The T-One Wiring Harness On A 2019 Honda Pilot With Back Up Sensors
  • The instillation of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector Item # 118286 on a 2019 Honda Pilot is going to be the same as the 2017 and the 2020. The installers in the videos talk about the connector with the blue wire for the back up sensors. The difference between the video and your vehicle is you will be looking for a second plug to connect the blue wire with the white plug to. It will be in the same area as the first connector. The plug cannot...
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  • Which 4-Way or 7-Way Trailer Connector Do I Need for My 2016 Honda Pilot
  • To tell the difference between a 4-Way or 7-Way Connector is to look at the connector itself and see how many pins it has. I have included a picture showing both a 4 and 7-Way for you. The 4-Way is the basic connection for trailer lights. You have 4 pins, one controlling the left turn signal and left brake light, one controlling the right turn signal and right brake light, one for the running lights, and the last is a ground wire. On a 7-Way connection you have the same 4 functions...
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  • Troubleshooting P2 Brake Controller 90885 Not Powering Up on a 2013 Honda Pilot
  • It sounds like you are missing the fuse in your smaller, secondary under-hood fuse box that powers the brake controller. I checked in a manual for a 2012 Honda Pilot, and it was the number 14 fuse labeled Trailer E-Brake. It should be close if not identical in your 2013 model. There should be a diagram on the underside of the fuse box cover you can use to verify this.
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  • Are Connectors Always There When Installing Curt Trailer Wiring Harness in 2017 Honda Pilot
  • The white connectors you referenced will always be there for installation of the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56291 on a 2017 Honda Pilot. If you don't have the tow package already, this connector simply gives you the parts needed to activate it. I have added a link to the installation instructions and an install video on a 2017 Pilot for you to take a look at.
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  • How Do I Find My Brake Controller Plug on My 2017 Honda Pilot?
  • There is a plug-in for the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 3070-P in your 2017 Honda Pilot. You will not need to pop off any fascia/plastic to access it. The harness will be located underneath the dash and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the brake pedal. From my research of your vehicle, all models of 2017 Honda Pilot (regardless of if it is a Touring model) will have this plug-in. Sometimes, the harness has a black cap on it (instead...
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  • Where Is the Second Plug with Blue Wire On 2019 Honda Pilot When Installing T-One Harness
  • In regards to installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package part # 118286, the pigtail with the blue wire is used on models with reverse sensors only so if you don't have these there will not be a plug for this. If you do have reverse sensors then you'll need to locate the matching plug behind the panel. Unfortunately, you'll have to do a bit of digging to find said plug as they can be tucked away pretty good and the location can vary slightly between years. It will...
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  • Troubleshooting Wiring Harness on 2015 Honda Pilot
  • Thank you for your purchase from etrailer of a wiring harness for your 2015 Honda Pilot, and there are a number of different issues that could be causing the problem with your lights not working, so there are a few different steps you can take to try and figure out the issue. The first thing to do is take a look at your owner's manual to locate any trailer fuses or relays and ensure they are all there and in working order as this can often be the issue. For example, the Curt Wiring Harness...
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  • Moving e98840 Hitch from 2016 to 2021 Honda Pilot
  • The etrailer brand # e98840 is indeed a fit for both the 2019 and the 2021 Honda Pilot, so you can certainly swap the hitch from your old to your new Pilot. For replacement hardware, you'll need our replacement hardware kit, part # RHK. Use the provided link, and on the product page you're taken to type 'e98840' into the provided field then choose 'etrailer' from the drop down menu for the manufacturer. The Swagman XC2, part # S64650 that you'd looked at would make a good choice for 2...
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  • Where Does the Blue Wire of Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness for 2022 Honda Pilot Plug In
  • On your 2022 Honda Pilot, the blue wire and quick connect of harness # 118760 should have a mating quick connect in the rear cargo area if you have the backup sensors. It plugs in to the mating vehicle connector, next to the main tow package connector behind the driver-side trim panel, but only if the vehicle has the back up sensors. If it does not then that wire/connector is not used.
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