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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2006 Honda Odyssey
  • From the looks of the photo you sent in, you may have the wrong trailer wiring harness for your 2006 Honda Odyssey. I was unable to find your order number, but the wiring harnesses that fit an '06 Odyssey do not have the extra plug/cap like you are showing. That said, from the photo it looks like that is just a cap for the plug, but that would be unusual because there's really no reason to have a cap on the T-connector like that. The wiring harnesses that fit your 2006 Honda Odyssey are...
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  • Do Additional Fuses get Installed for a Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2018 Honda Odyssey
  • The only fuse that gets installed for trailer wiring harness # 118753 for the 2018 Honda Odyssey is the one included with the kit for the power wire. The only thing getting plugged in on the right (passenger's side) is the set of connectors for the harness. I have linked the manufacturers instructions for reference.
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  • What Causes Hitch Install Bolts Not to Line Up Properly
  • Sometimes can end up getting bent in shipping which makes the install more challenging. Typically you can bend the hitch back as long as the paint doesn't end up flaking off or creasing as that would indicate fatigue. If the bend is small enough typically you can loosely install all of the hardware and once all of the bolts are started you can torque them down and the install will be good.
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  • Does 2006 Honda Odyssey Need to Disconnect Battery When Being Flat Towed?
  • Your 2006 Honda Odyssey does not need to have its battery disconnected to be flat towed, though you will need either a wiring kit such as # RM-154 to power its brake lights and turn signals. Or, you could simply use Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK to give you these lights, but regardless of your choice your battery does not need to be disconnected.
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  • Purpose Of Converter Or Powered ModuLite On A 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
  • The converter or (Powered ModuLite) reduces strain on the wiring system. It is a recommended feature to make sure your product stays working for an extended period of time. A powered converter is required to protect the vehicle's sensitive electronics on models not equipped with a tow package. It is recommend that you have a converter so it will keep the integrity of or product intact for an extended period of time. I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat...
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  • Does Bumper of 2020 Honda Odyssey Need to be Trimmed to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch C64NR
  • There is some trimming of the fascia required when installing on your 2020 Honda Odyssey when you are installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C64NR. The only trimming required is a 1.75" x4" section of the bottom appearance panel, which is separate from the actual bumper; trimming this section is needed for access to the frame and won't affect your Odyssey at all. I also wanted to mention, if you do plan on towing with your 2020 Odyssey and need a trailer wiring harness, the correct...
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  • Hitch for a 2018 Honda Odyssey Which Will not Require Trimming
  • In order to avoid cutting into the bumper of your 2018 Honda Odyssey you would want Curt hitch # C13370. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. This hitch is not going to require any cutting whatsoever into your Odyssey, only the temporary loosening or removal of the fascia underneath the van. If you are going to tow, I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which will fulfill your towing needs in one tidy package; a pair of ball...
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  • How to Clean Weld Nuts Inside the Frame of a 2015 Honda Odyssey
  • In order to clean out the weld nuts inside the frame of your 2015 Honda Odyssey you can use any lubricant along with the Nylon Tube Brush part # 814092. If you were very careful you could also use an M12 thread tap but this should only be used if the bolts will still not thread in correctly after extensive cleaning as you run the risk of cross threading.
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  • Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Rack D-Ring Straps for Side Rails on a 2007 Honda Odyssey
  • The D-Ring straps on the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Rack, part # HRF2-3, for your side rails on your 2007 Honda Odyssey come included with the bike rack. You do not need to purchase an additional strap. Section 4 of the installation manual linked below can show you how to install these. I've also linked to the review video you mentioned as a reference for installation.
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  • Installing a Transmission Cooler on a 2000 Honda Odyssey
  • The 2000 and 2006 Honda Odyssey are different generations so installation will not be 100 percent the same on your 2000 as the video shows for the 2006. Basically, the difference is locating the proper lines on the transmission. Here is an easy way to find out the right lines. With the vehicle cold, start the motor, step on and hold the brake, and shift into drive for about 15 second or so (you could also shift from drive to reverse and back a few times). Then put the vehicle in park...
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  • How to Clean The Weld Nuts of a 2002 Honda Odyssey to Install a CURT Trailer Hitch
  • Sometimes weldnuts need to be cleaned, it can be spatter from when the frame was welded together or it could be paint or corrosion. To clean the threads out well, you can use a wire brush and some brake cleaner. Make sure you start the bolts so they are not cross threading the nuts. Due to the amount of winters your 2002 Honda Odyssey has seen it would seem likely that the weld nuts are in need of being cleaned out. The additional corrosion in the weldnut will make them seem to be too...
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  • Installation of Curt C51180 Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller on 2006 Honda Odyssey
  • Rather than using the # HM47200, I'd go with the # ETBC7L, which includes a 4-pole to 7-way adapter plus the wire and circuit breaker needed to run the power supply wire up to the positive battery terminal that's needed to power the Curt # C51180 wireless brake controller. You'll only need to run one wire from the adapter to the battery at the front of the vehicle, and ground the adapter's white wire to the vehicle. The remaining wires on the adapter won't be needed. I'll link to some...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Blinkers/Stop Lights that Don't Work after Install of Harness # 118521
  • It sounds like the issue you are having is fuse related. We had a customer with a 2012 Odyssey just like yours leave us a comment saying that they had to use a different fuse location than what the installation instructions indicate to get all of the functions of the harness to work. They said that the 2012 model required the 7.5A fuse to be placed in the small trailer slot vs the trailer back slot as indicated in the instructions. Another customer said they had to put a fuse in the trailer...
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  • Options for Grounding the 7-Way part # 37185
  • The Hopkins # 47345 that you referenced is an adapter that plugs into a vehicle's 7-way and provides a 4-way for a trailer to connect to. There wouldn't be any wiring needed for use with this product so I am sure you are referring to a Hopkins 7-way like part # 37185 or the # ETBC7. If so, running the white wire to the negative post of your battery is one way to do it. Either way it would work fine, but going to the frame of the vehicle would be a bit easier since it wouldn't require routing...
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  • Derale Transmission Cooler Installation in 2015 Honda Odyssey
  • The bolt shown in the linked video for Derale cooler # D13503 is installed in the hose only temporarily to prevent the transmission fluid from leaking out. The bolt is shown being removed at the 7:48 mark. When installing Derale transmission cooler # D13503 in your Honda Odyssey you will use only one of the two OEM transmission lines, the return line which will be the cooler of the two. This Derale product installs downstream of the OEM cooler and provides supplementary cooling to help...
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  • How to Install the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller on a 2011 Honda Odyssey
  • The 2011 Honda Odyssey with the factory tow package does not come with a connector for the 3070-P brake controller wiring harness under the dash, so you will have to hard wire the vehicle for a brake controller. The Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, item # ETBC7, will be needed, along with a 4-Way wiring harness, item # 118521, at the back of the vehicle. If you already have the 4-Way with the factory tow package you will not need the 4-Way wiring harness to complete the brake...
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  • Installing Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for the 2004 Honda Odyssey # C55336
  • The Curt custom-fit wiring harness for the 2004 Honda Odyssey is their part # C55336 and this plugs into wiring on the vehicle to provide a 4-pole flat trailer connector. If you will be installing a brake controller kit # ETBC7 the included 7-way will plug into the 4-pole from the harness and you will make the additional wiring connections required for the other 3 functions supported by a 7-way connector (12V power, brake signal and reverse light). The # ETBC7 includes a mounting bracket...
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  • Will Trimming Bumper Fascia On 2019 Honda Odyssey For Draw-Tite Hitch Lead To Rust
  • The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76170 which is a great option for a 2019 Honda Odyssey only requires trimming of the plastic bumper fascia so there should not be any concerns with rust of the bumper itself or the parts behind. I also checked the reviews for you and there were no mentions of rust after the bumper was trimmed accordingly.
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  • Can Transmission Fluid Flow Through Either Direction on a Transmission Cooler
  • Either fitting of the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13504 can be used as the inlet or the outlet. The cooler can have fluid flow in either direction through it. I attached a help article on transmission coolers for you to check out as well.
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  • Installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76170 on 2018 Honda Odyssey
  • For your 2018 Honda Odyssey, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 76170 is a confirmed fit. The hands free liftgate sensor will need to be replaced to give you adequate space for the hitch. The video does not give you part numbers, but does give you this information at the 5:22 mark of the attached video. This is not a requirement of the Draw-Tite, so that is my recommendation for your vehicle. Your sensor will be limited to either side of the...
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