Expert Answers about Mercedes-Benz M-Class

• What All Is Needed To Install The Curt 13018 Hitch On A 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
• When installing the Curt # 13018 on your 1999 Mercedes ML430, you will need to remove the bumper fascia. However, this actually isn't as difficult as it sounds as it is just a few bolts and it's off. I included an install video from a different hitch that shows how quick and easy it is to remove as well. As to how far it will stick out from the bumper, I cannot say, unfortunately. We haven't had the chance to install one of these yet so I do not have this measurement, but I do have something...
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• Should Orange Dot on Phone Screen Always Have Some Blue Around it with Curt Echo
• I reached out to my contact at Curt regarding your Echo Brake Controller # C51180 and he said what you are seeing is actually completely normal. Because of the sensitivity on the accelerometer you're most likely always going to have a bit of blue around the orange circle and this won't have a negative impact once the trailer is hooked up. Remember that the Echo isn't technically activated by the brake pedal but by the vehicle's deceleration - so any time you slow down during travel it's...
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• Is Modification Required to Install the Curt # 13342 on 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
• You will not have to do any trimming or cutting on the bumper fascia to install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # 13342, on your 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, however, you will have to drill 2 holes through the trunk pan and do a little trimming on it before you reattach it. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out. You will use the hitch as a template to drill the holes and the receiver of the hitch will sit directly below the rear bumper fascia. This...
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• Is Drilling Required for Installation of Draw-Tite # 75087 Hitch on 2004 Mercedes ML 350
• No, the Mercedes ML320/ML430 Class II Trailer Hitch, item # 75087, does not require drilling for installation. Some Items you may need with the Class 2 hitch if you're planning on towing are the following. • Ball Mount # 2923 • Hitch Ball # 19260 or # 63845 • Hitch Lock # e98882 • Taillight Wiring Harness # C59236 I've linked to some videos that you might find helpful.
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• Trouble Finding the Stop Light Switch on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350
• The first thing that comes to mind after reading your question is that on some of the Sprinter vans you actually need to use a circuit tester that has an LED light to find the stop light switch. For some reason on some of the vans that circuit has so little output that a tester with an incandescent bulb cannot detect the signal. Try testing it with a tester that has an LED light and if that does not work then the next best thing would be to contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer to see...
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• Does the Rear Fascia of a 2003 Mercedes ML350 Need to Be Trimmed to Install Draw Tite Hitch # 75087
• To install this Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75087, you will need to either have the rear fascia door removed or have it trimmed before it can be reinstalled on your 2003 Mercedes ML350. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup: Class II Drawbar # 36071 Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank # 19258 Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Short Shank # 19256 Pin...
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• RF Brake Controller Install for 2011 Mercedes ML350 with Factory 7-wire
• To install Prodigy RF brake controller # TK94FR in your 2011 Mercedes Benz ML350 that has a factory 7-way all you need to do is make sure the 12 volt accessory circuit is complete and there is voltage on the 1:00 pin of your 7-way. Other than the controller now other parts would be needed. Check out the install video I attached for more info.
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• Will a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Need to be Recalibrated After Installing Trailer Light Wiring
• You will want to install the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 119250KIT for wiring on your 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. This product draws power from the 12V lead that is run to the battery and then sends a signal to the trailer connector once it detects that your light functions are being utilized. It does not require anything to be recalibrated on any vehicle that it is installed on. I confirmed this with my contact at Tekonsha. I...
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• Brake Controller Installation in 2015 Mercedes ML 350 4Matic with Factory Tow Package
• There is no Tekonsha brake controller wiring adapter made for your 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class with factory tow package so your best options for a brake controller are the wireless Curt Echo # C51180 or you can do a wired installation of the Prodigy P3 # 90195 if you can confirm that you have the needed signals on each of the wires leading to the under-dash connector. The P3 requires four connections for installation: ground (white), +12V power (black), brake light switch signal (red) and...
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• How Does the Draw Tite Hitch Part # 75087 Attach to a 2003 Mercedes ML500
• The Draw Tite hitch part # 75087 has been confirmed to fit your 2003 Mercedes ML500, it attaches to the bumper support beam, which attaches directly to the frame. This hitch also includes support brackets to help brace the bumper beam as it attaches to the frame of your vehicle. Typically a bumper hitch is one that attaches to a portion of the bumper that isn't supported by the frame at all. This hitch attaches to the bumper support and the support ends up getting braced and has been tested...
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• Hitch Installation Instructions Availability for a 2012 Mercedes Benz ML350 non-BlueTEC
• I have video of the Draw Tite Hitch part # 76141 being installed on a 3 different vehicle, but not one on yours. It would still help to watch these so I have included them. . Honestly, Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch are the same company nowadays and their hitches are identical. Either one would work excellently for you. The Hidden Hitch brand name is being phased out. We don't even have a HiddenHitch for your vehicle anymore. Check out the installation instructions and video for the...
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• How Big of a Hole is Drilled in the bed of a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
• If you are installing Gooseneck trailer hitch # 9464-35 you will drill a 3-1/2 inch hole for the Gooseneck ball. If you are looking at the B&W installation kit # BWGNRK1067-5W for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed then it is a 4 inch hole. I have included links to the installation instructions for both hitches for you.
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• Help Locating an Installer For a Curt Trailer Hitch Reciever On a 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
• We have added a new feature to our product pages that will allow you to search for installers near you. On the page for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13411 just below the images you will see the link "Locate installers near me" which you can click on to search for installers by your zip code. You can also use this information to check their reviews online. I recommend having them also install the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT when they install the receiver....
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• Does the Bumper have to be Removed from a 1999 Mercedes ML320 to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
• You do not have to remove the bumper structure exactly from the 1999 Mercedes ML320 in order to install trailer hitch # 75087. You just have to temporarily remove the plastic fascia that covers the actual metal bumper and other components. It is actually not very difficult and I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. This is a Class III trailer hitch so you will need to make sure that the bike rack you use will fit in a 2 inch receiver.
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• Installing Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # 118158 on Trailer w/Separate Brake/Turn Lights
• What the vehicle to vehicle (or vehicle to trailer in this case) does is to take the combined turn and brake signals on a vehicle trailer connector and separates them out so the turn signals and brake lights are separate. When using this converter on a trailer like you want to, you would not have to use diodes. I have included a picture that shows how it would wire up. Essentially you would mount this converter on the trailer. The trailer would need a regular 4-Way flat connector like...
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• Installing Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 75087 on 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
• I have looked over the instructions, and despite the 10 out of 10 installation difficulty rating, I believe that if you have average mechanical ability, you should be able to complete the install without any problems. On a 1998 model, it appears that there are only 4 bolts holding the bumper fascia in place. Once those are removed, you can pull off the bumper fascia. The hitch itself is held in place by 4 bolts that will thread into nuts that have been welded behind the bumper structure....
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• Pairing the Prodigy RF Trailer Brake Controller with a 2005 Mercedes ML500
• There are a few things you can try to get the Prodigy RF to pair with your 2005 Mercedes ML500. First, If you do not see displayed what the instructions say just keep going through the steps. Sometimes, it will not display what it is supposed to but it will still work if you go through the steps to completion. If that does not work then you can try taping off the pin in the 5 oclock position at the back of the RF (where the trailer plugs into) using electrical tape. Then go through the...
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• Will Curt Echo Brake Controller Work With 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 on Long Downhill Grades?
• The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 is a proportional brake controller, which means it the brakes are going to be activated based on your 2014 ML350's deceleration and because it activates based on inertia and not the type of braking, it will work fine. What you can do is set the boost level higher for the downhill grades, which will send out more initial braking power and allowing for more control.
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• Installing Curt Venturer Brake Controller on 2007 Mercedes ML350 4Matic
• To wire your Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV with a wiring pigtail # C51515 to your 2007 Mercedes ML350 4Matic you will need to hardwire the controller by function. Additionally, an installation kit that includes the 7-Way connector and wiring needed to install the brake controller, such as # ETBC7, will make installation go much smoother. The pigtail has red, blue, white, and black wires that will need to be connected to install the brake controller. If your Mercedes ML350...
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• Can Power Wire for ZCI Wiring Kit be Connected to Cigarette Lighter-Style Plug in Rear of Vehicle
• Although it *could* work, I have contacted Tekonsha about this very situation in the past and their response is to only run the black power wire on your ZCI # 119250KIT to the battery. Reason being that the black power wire is there so that your trailer wiring is drawing power directly from the battery so that it doesn't affect the OEM wiring on your tow vehicle. A lot of 12V cigarette lighter-type outlets are meant for smaller accessories so if enough power is being pulled through it...
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