Expert Answers about Hyundai Santa Fe

• How To Install Draw-Tite Hitch On 2016 Mazda CX-5
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76138 is a great option for a 2016 Mazda CX-5. In regards to install, you don't need to worry about angles or measurements, it uses preexisting holes in the frame so the hard work is done for you. The hardware does need to be torqued to spec but you can either buy a torque wrench from us part # PTW3001C or rent one from your local auto parts store which is usually free. I have attached a video below which will walk you through the process. I...
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• Recommended Brake Controller and Install Procedure for 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
• You are right on the money with the choice of Hitch and wiring harness. Your tow package provides a connection point for the wiring harness that provides lighting circuits for the trailer, but there is no included provision for installing a brake controller. We offer a Brake Controller Installation Kit that I would recommend highly. For a 7-way connector, the part # is ETBC7. The install kit contains everything necessary for installing a brake controller on your Santa Fe. The 4 to 7-way...
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• How to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
• You will need a few different items to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe because Hyundai did not offer a factory connection for a 7-way trailer connector, only for a 4-way. If your Santa Fe was pre-wired for the factory tow package, then the first item that you will want is the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, # C56332. This will add a 4-way flat trailer connector. I have attached an installation video for you to check out. Next, you will need our Universal...
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• Does 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Spare Tire have to be Removed to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75471
• The spare tire on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe does not have to be removed to install or use the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75471, provided that it is the factory spare and not a larger one that was added later. I have included a link to the installation instructions. You will see that installation of this hitch is a 2 step process. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation and it will be the same on your Santa Fe. You will see that put the hitch in place without...
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• Does Trailer Wiring Running Light Circuit Normally Run Two Circuits Together for Both Trailer Sides
• Yes you can have the two brown wires for each side of your running light circuit. This is a very common way to have the running light circuit ran on trailer wiring so this would work well.
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• What Stops Curt Echo Brake Controller From Falling Out of 7-Way
• That's a really good question, but the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 will absolutely not fall out of the 7-way on your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. There are a couple of reasons for this, starting with the fact that the connection between the controller and 7-way is really tight; you have to give it a good push to make sure it's all the way in the connector. The other reason has to do with the tab on top of the Echo; part of the tab is silicone-coated to absorb vibration...
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• Installing Trailer Brake Controller, 4-Pole Wiring Harness, and ETBC7 on 2013 Santa Fe Sport
• You are exactly correct that installing a brake controller on your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will require you to make 3 connections to the vehicle's battery. It is not recommended to combine the power wires for any of these components. I spoke with one of our trailer wiring harness manufacturers and he confirmed that combining power wires is not recommended. If they are combined, the likelihood of one component interfering with the functions of another is much greater. The wiring harness,...
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• Is Dielectric Grease a Good Idea When Installing Trailer Wiring Harness
• Yes, dielectric grease like the part # 11755 is a totally safe and smart idea to use when installing trailer wiring like the part # 118415 that fits your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. Tekonsha actually encourages this.
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• How to Install the Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Adapter Part # 20036 on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
• When installing the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter part # 20036 on your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe you will want to use a circuit tester like part # ALL640595 to find the correct wire that is responsible for the reverse light circuit on your vehicle. I have attached an installation video for you and at the 1:30 minute mark you can see the process to find the correct reverse light wire. Please note that this installation video is on a 2015 Toyota Highler and although the...
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• Mounting a 7-Way Bracket and Routing Wires Through the Firewall on a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
• As far as mounting the 7-Way bracket that comes with # ETBC7 I recommend adding the no-drill long bracket, # 18136. Attach it to the hitch and the ETBC7 bracket to it. As far as going through the firewall on the vehicle if you are able to route it through one of those spots you mentioned, that would be ideal. You may need to tape the wires to the end of a straightened coat hanger and then push the opposite end through the spot and into the cab. Then you would need to go into the cab and...
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• Installing a 4-Way to 5-Way Trailer Wiring Adapter on a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE
• For a 5-Way flat, you will need to add an adapter to the Draw-Tite Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118258. You can use the Adapter 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter, # 20036. Installation is simple. Just plug in the 4-Way to the adapter and then connect the extra blue wire to a reverse light circuit. I have included a link to a video that shows the adapter being installed on a similar vehicle.
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• Can the Draw-Tite Wiring Harness # 118258 be Installed Outside of a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
• You are correct, the purpose of pulling the wires into the vehicle is to protect the converter box from the outside elements, but also to protect the T-connection points between the wiring harness and the vehicle connectors and to protect the in-line fuse on the wiring harness. I would recommend against leaving the entire wiring harness outside of the vehicle because of the many different parts that need to be protected from the outside elements and if any moisture enters the converter...
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• Does Installation of etrailer Hitch on 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Require Trimming and Lowering Exhaust
• Looking at the installation instructions, as well as the video, trimming will not be required for the installation of the # e28AR. It appears as though the removal of panels only applies to the Kia Sorento, not your 2023 Santa Fe. However, you will have to lower the exhaust to be able to access the weld nuts. I have attached the installation video below, along with the written instructions for your reference.
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• How to Carry 4 Snowboards on Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier
• In order to carry 4 snowboards on the Rhino Rack # RR576, you would simply stack 2 boards in the same manner as you would with a pair of skis, so that the bottoms are together. You would need both sets of boards to be no wider than 27-9/16" combined in order to carry them in this manner, which shouldn't be too difficult to stay under with most standard sized boards. Carrying the boards in this manner is not going to damage the boards as long as you're careful when loading and take care...
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• Best Clamps to Secure the Rhino Rack Universal Side Load to Yakima Round Bars
• Thanks for the feedback! The clamps that are the best fit are clamp 1 and 3. It doesn't matter which one you utilize as the top or bottom. You will have to take one foam pad off number 5 or 6 and put on either 1 or 3. The number 1 clamp you may need to bend out just a tad so your Yakima bar has a more snug fit. With that said, you will be good to go.
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• Installation of Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch # 75684 On 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
• When installing the Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch hitch, part # 75684 on the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, the mounting bracket bolts are above the muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle. The bolts are M10 x 1.25 and can be tightened with a torque wrench to the recommended torque settings listed in the instructions. If the bolts are hard to access you might try using a swivel head ratchet or wrench that will let you access the bolts. Also, in some hitch installations the removal of a rear...
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• How To Wire a 7-Way On a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe When Using the Curt Echo Brake Controller
• In order to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 on your 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56332, I recommend using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L instead of the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 becuase this kit comes with the power wire that you need to run to the vehcile's battery to power the Curt Echo. There will not be any wires run into the cab...
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• Testing Power to a Proportional Brake Controller
• Because proportional brake controllers send power to trailer brakes that is proportional to the braking force applied to the vehicle, the brake pedal can only be tested while the vehicle is moving. The brake controller will send the brakes somewhere between 0V and 3V of power when still, and the manual control will work fine when still. Before connecting the blue wire, try taking a drive while a helper tests the power output on the blue wire when braking.
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• Owners Manual for the Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controller # 5504
• I attached a link that has the installation instructions and owners manual for the Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controller # 5504 that you referenced.
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• Routing a Trailer Wiring 4-Way through the Cargo Area of a Hyundai Santa Fe and Outside the Vehicle
• If you are unable to find a hole or grommet large enough for the 4-Way flat to fit through, you are left with 3 options. First, you can just leave the harness inside the vehicle and pull it out through the rear hatch as described in the instructions. Or, you could also drill out a hole using a 2 inch hole saw. You will need to provide your own grommet or otherwise seal up the hole after you route the trailer wiring through. The third option is to use an extension like # HM47115. You can...
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