I have linked a picture from below to show you how the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 75599 you referenced is suppose to look when installed on a 2004 Acura MDX. I would check to make sure your muffler and exhaust hasn't been bent or damaged in a way that would cause it to rub on the hitch. I have also linked the instructions and a video of the installation process so you can verify the hitch has been correctly installed. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
If the front arm/hinge on your Yakima SkyBox Cargo Box like the SkyBox 12 # Y07334 isn't unhooking due to the carrier being over-stuffed, then your only real option is to try and wiggle around your cargo enough to get some clearance between it and the arm. Since you're able to release the back hinge you should hopefully be able to open the box just enough to slide something inside to maybe move some of your belongings around to try and disengage that front hinge to open the box fully.
It's... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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.... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
I'm sorry that happened. According to Tekonsha, they haven't changed the plug used on their 4 pole trailer connectors in many years, so I suppose it's possible that either the drain hole diameter might not be consistent across the vehicle line or there might be another larger opening in the floor pan.
What I'd do in your situation is use a rotary tool like a Dremel to notch one edge of the hole just enough so you can slip the trailer connector through. Reinstall the plug using silicone... view full answer...
If two separate wiring harnesses installed in your 2007 Acura MDX have both failed after being connected to the same trailer, then I suggest you carefully check the trailer for problems like shorts and damaged insulation in its wiring. This type of harness is intended to take the hit from such a trailer fault rather than allow it to damage the car's delicate (and costly-to-replace) internal wiring.
A new trailer harness is a lot cheaper and easier to install than new vehicle wiring, but... view full answer...
The first thing I would do is test the trailer against another vehicle with a known working 4-way plug. The issue could be on the trailer side wiring. If this is the case let me know what you have and I can recommend a solution.
Second I would check to see if it is only limited to the trailer or did the vehicles lights stop working as well.
We do carry a Circuit Tester # PTW2993 that can help you diagnose the plug and wiring. See attached video.
If the trailer worked on the other vehicle... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The accelerometer of the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195 is the sensor that can sense changes in inertia and tell the brake controller how much braking power to apply to the trailer's brakes. It can do this on multiple axis and that is why it does not require leveling.
When you introduce hills into the scenario any proportional controller will behave slightly different. A manual level controller will still not sense the deceleration perfectly since the change in incline can't... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118336 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Acura MDX. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to troubleshoot. I recommend testing each function at the end of your 4-way connection. If they are working, then the issue is most likely with the ground wire on your trailers. If they are not working then you will want to test the individual functions on either side of the box. If the result is consistent,... view full answer...
Tow Ready trailer wiring harness # 118424 is a fit for your 2010 Acura MDX. You will need to make sure that the white ground wire is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface. A weak ground connection could be the cause of the problem.
It is also possible that you will need a relay. Most of the vehicles that use this harness have the relay but if yours is missing the harness will not be fully functional. You can check to see if yours is present by finding its location using... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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