Expert Answers about Cadillac SRX

• Does Using The Brake Buddy Classic 3 Require I install A Brake Light Relay On My 2013 Cadillac SRX
• Your 2013 Cadillac SRX does not require a brake light relay if you are using the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Item # HM39494. A brake light relay is used for systems that require a signal from the brake wire.
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• Stop Light Circuit Location for Installing a P2 Brake Controller part # 90885 on a 2010 Cadillac SRX
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and Tow Ready and I believe that I can help you locate a place to attach the brake controller red wire on your 2010 Cadillac SRX. The vehicle does have a dedicated stop light circuit located in the BCM (body control module). The hardest part is going to be locating the BCM, but once you find it, it should be easy. The BCM is located under the left (driver) side of the dash. You will know it is the correct one because there will be 7 connectors plugged...
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• How To Install A Curt Hitch and A Brake Controller On A 2010 Cadillac SRX
• The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13002, is the hitch for your 2010 Cadillac SRX. It is a 2 inch hitch with a weight carrying capacity of 5,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. For towing you will also need the Curt Ball Mounts, # C45010, the Pin and Clip, # PC3. The hitch ball will be either the Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19247, or the Tow Ready 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19260. You will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 56096, to give you a 4-pole...
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• Instructions for Using ETBC7 Brake Controller Install Kit on 2010 Cadillac SRX
• Because the ETBC7 is not vehicle-specific and can be used on many different vehicles, instructions are not provided. I would be happy to provide an overview of the installation. The ETBC7 includes an adapter that converts your 4-pin trailer connector to a 7-way. The adapter features a connector that will plug into the 4-pin. The 4 remaining wires on the adapter attach as follows: the white wire grounds to the vehicle, the black wire attaches to the positive battery terminal via the included...
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• Installation of Curt Hitch C13002 on 2011 Cadillac SRX
• Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13002 will install on the 2011 Cadillac SRX such that the end of the receiver tube will extend out past the location of the OEM knock-out panel. This is why that panel must be notched. If you refer to the linked image taken from our install video you'll see the receiver tube position relative to this panel. The complete install video and the written instructions are also included for your reference.
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• How to Tap into Reverse Light Wire on a 2008 Cadillac SRX to Install 4-Way to 5-Way Adapter 47515
• Getting to the wiring for the reverse light if the reverse light is in a hatch such as on your 2008 Cadillac SRX can be challenging. But that wiring has to exit the hatch and go into the rest of the vehicle so you should be able to locate the wire at that point. This is normally at the top of the hatch. The wires will all be covered so you will have to cut a slit in the protective cover to access the wires. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the wires to find the reverse...
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• Where to Attach the Brake Controller Red Wire on a 2012 Cadillac SRX
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and Tow Ready and I believe that I can help you locate a place to attach the brake controller red wire on your 2012 Cadillac SRX. The vehicle does have a dedicated stop light circuit located in the BCM (body control module). The hardest part is going to be locating the BCM, but once you find it, it should be easy. The BCM is located under the left (driver) side of the dash. You will know it is the correct one because there will be 7 connectors plugged...
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• Are Power Tools Required to Install the Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Cadillac SRX
• There are no power or pneumatic tools required to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13002 on your 2013 Cadillac SRX though they would help with removing the old hardware. However, you will want to obtain a torque wrench if you do not already have one as it will be recommended to torque the bolts down to the manufacturer's specifications. If you do not have a torque wrench you can rent one from most local auto parts stores free of charge or purchase one from us, part # ALL644044....
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• Why Is Trailer Wiring Converter Harness Needed for 2007 Cadillac SRX
• In a lot of vehicle the turn signals are separate from the stop lights which is different from how trailer lighting works. That's why a converter is needed to match the circuit styles. Also a lot of vehicle't taillights can't handle the amperage draw of the trailer taillights so the power has to come from the battery which is what the # C56496 also allows.
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• Will Adding a Higher Rated Trailer Hitch to a 2010 Cadillac SRX Increase Its Towing Capacity
• Trailer hitch receivers, such as the Curt # C13002 that fits your 2010 Cadillac SRX, are often overrated compared to the vehicles they're designed to fit. Unfortunately, adding a higher rated hitch does not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle, you're always limited by the lowest rated component of a towing set up which is often the vehicle itself. So if you've found that your Cadillac has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds then you cannot tow a heavier trailer. Your owner's...
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• How to Find the Wiring for a Brake Controller on a 2006 Cadillac SRX
• It sounds like you are looking for the correct wire to connect your brake controller to your 2006 Cadillac SRX brakes. I do have a way to help you, but there is no color schematic when it comes to the wiring for your brake controller. I checked with my contact at Cequent, a brake controller manufacturer, and he said that the place you will want to pick up the brake light signal is on the wire for the third brake light, at the rear of the vehicle. This will be a white wire and will most...
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• Will JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs Work with Extended Rear Brackets
• I looked at the instructions for the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs part # LC191024 and they state to measure from the rear side of the electric jack leg 27-3/4” and place a mark on the bottom of the main rails. Therefore, so long as you have space on the frame in this location there should not be an issue with the extended bracket (as long as it's factory) as the mounts swivel. Once the trailer is leveled, simply tighten the t-handle to lock everything in place.
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• Wiring 2012 Cadillac SRX so that Third Brake Light Operates While Flat Towing
• Although it is not required by law, you can indeed tie in the third brake lamp so that it operates when your SRX is connected to the motorhome. You will need an additional diode, part # RM-790 to prevent backfeed into the SRX. The diode would be wired as shown in the diagram I have produced for you. I have looked online and have not been able to find any information regarding the location of the wiring harness that feeds the third brake light. Your best bet would be to check behind the...
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• Why Do Fuses Need to Be Removed When Flat Towing 2011 Cadillac SRX
• The fuses that are required to be removed for flat towing a 2011 Cadillac SRX (BCM1, BCM2 and BCM3) all correspond to components that will drain the battery during flat towing with the way that the vehicle is configured. If you don't remove those fuses, in most cases (tows over 50 miles) the components draw enough power from the battery in that time period that your battery will be dead by the time you reach your destination. This is simply done as a precaution to avoid draining your toad's...
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• How To Install Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit On 2015 Cadillac SRX
• There should be 4 diodes included with the # RM-154 wiring kit you received. I have attached a couple drawings that show how the diodes should be installed for a towed vehicle with separate wiring(turn signal and brake signal use different wires). You would put a diode on both wires on your SRX. If you have separate wiring on the motorhome as well as your towed vehicle then you will need 2 additional diodes like part # RM-792. If you check out the attached drawings you will see that...
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• Base Plate Installation Instructions for Flat Towing a 2010 Cadillac SRX
• It just so happens we have a video showing the # BX1690 Blue Ox base plates being installed on a 2011 SRX model, you can view it by clicking the provided link. If you are towing from a receiver hitch at the rear of your motorhome, I would recommend the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar, which makes hookup and unhooking much easier and comes with the quick disconnect hardware needed to remove the tow bar from the towed vehicle. The necessary safety cables are included with the tow bar. Finally,...
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• Will Rear Center Fascia Be Reinstalled When Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2014 Cadillac SRX
• Per the installation instructions, all of the hitches available for your 2014 Cadillac SRX, including the Curt # C12070, will require the removal of the center rear fascia. This will not be re-installed due to the space that the hitch takes up. Keep in mind that the Curt Class II hitch # C12070 requires the use of a stabilization strap, like part # 18050, with non-trailer loads like bike racks, cargo carriers, and the like. Failure to do so will result in a voided warranty per Curt.
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• Why Should Stabilization Strap Be Used on Non-trailer Loads for Curt Class I and II Trailer Hitches
• To be in compliance with Curt Manufacturing warranty requirements, a stabilization strap is to be used on class I, II, and some class III trailer hitches as indicated in the instructions. Draw-Tite does not require a strap. What the strap does is help support a non-trailer load, such as a cargo carrier, and reduce some of the stress to help ensure the hitch, vehicle, and cargo are not damaged. The strap in question can really be any rigid strap, or Curts own # 18050, so long as it helps...
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• Install Video of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1690 On 2011 - 2016 Cadillac SRX
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1690 is a fit for a 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX, therefore the installation of this product will be more or less the same on any vehicle within this year range so you can use the video below on a 2016 model to assist. If you don't already have a tow bar picked out, the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 is what I recommend.
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• How to Replace Turn Signal Bulbs on 2011 Cadillac SRX
• Late model Cadillac vehicles can have hard-to-access lighting components as you will find if you do an internet search on the subject. I suggest you check your vehicle warranty on this because the GMPP (General Motors Protection Plan) does possibly cover LED-type lighting assemblies. It does exclude "bulbs" and "sealed beams" but LEDs are neither of those so they may be covered by the GMPP. Check with your local dealer on this. If you end up doing this yourself you'll need to be prepared...
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