Expert Answers about Buick Enclave

• Where Should the Control Box for the SMI Stay-IN-Play Duo be Installed on a 2017 Buick Enclave
• The control box for the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 is designed to be installed in the engine compartment on any vehicle, including your 2017 Buick Enclave. It is actually somewhat weather resistant and can take some water getting on it although you want to avoid this being a constant for the control box. If you are wanting to mount the control box inside your vehicle at the rear cargo area then you will need to supply a longer hose for the vacuum and make sure that you can install it...
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• Will the Bumper Fascia Panel Need to be Removed When Installing Hitch on a 2017 Buick Enclave
• At the rear of many Buick Enclave models, there is a cover that is in the center of the bumper fascia. If you view the attached video and at the 0:25 second mark you will see our tech removing the panel. The removal of this panel may not be applicable to your model vehicle. For your 2017 Buick Enclave, I recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Receiver Hitch, # 13424. This hitch have the 2 x 2 inch receiver opening that will give up more choices of hitch accessories like bike racks and...
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• Can Rear Hitch Access Panel Cover Reinstall on 2020 Buick Enclave with Tekonsha 7-Way Installed
• The 7-way kit part # 118287 will fit behind the rear hitch access panel of your 2020 Buick Enclave. You might have to bend the bracket back a little bit so that the cover fits over it but that wouldn't be an issue at all.
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• Where Does Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harness 118270 Plug Into on a 2013 Buick Enclave
• Trailer wiring harness # 118270 will plug into a single connector on your 2013 Buick Enclave. You will need to locate the vehicle’s connector located under the Enclave on the passenger's side. Look for an opening to the right of the muffler. Reach up into opening to locate the grey connector. Disconnect the mating protective cover and discard. Connect the Enclave connector to the mating harness. All connector surfaces should be clean and free of dirt. Be careful not to damage the locking...
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• Where is the OEM Wiring Plug Located on a 2012 Buick Enclave
• According to the installation instructions for your 2013 Buick Enclave, the vehicle’s towplug will be located on the rear passenger side of your vehicle.Locate the opening just to the right of the muffler. Up in the opening you will find the vehicle's tow plug. The wiring will have a grey plug at the end and this plug is where # 118270 4-flat harness will plug in to your Buick's wiring. I have liked a installation video that will show you exactly how to install the # 118270 wiring harness.
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• Adding a 7-Way to 2019 Buick Enclave
• You can easily add a 7-way to your 2019 Buick Enclave. The only thing you need is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118287. To install this you simply need to plug this into the factory harness, which is on the driver's side stashed under the vehicle, as you can see in the cut out of the linked installation instructions I added for you. I also added a link to a video review of this harness for you to take a look at.
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• Installation Instructions for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1708 for a 2014 Buick Enclave
• I am glad that you have found our installation videos helpful. Although the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1708 has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Buick Enclave without the brush guard, as of yet (September 2017) we have not had the opportunity to shoot a video of the installation process of this base plate kit being installed on an Enclave. I recommend checking out the installation instructions which have been attached to this answer page for you to review. They are not the same as a...
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• Can Rear Center Fascia Panel be Reinstalled After Curt Trailer Hitch is Put on a 2009 Buick Enclave
• In my experience the fascia trim panel cannot be replaced on the Buick Enclave vehicles after the installation of any of the hitches that are available for that vehicle. This is because the fascia for the Enclave is shaped differently than the ones for the Traverse. I posted a photo that one of our customers sent in showing how he trimmed that center fascia piece so that he could reinstall it on his vehicle. We also have a hitch install video on a 2012 Enclave for you to review, see link. We...
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• Can Fascia Door Be Reinstalled after Draw-Tite Hitch 75528 is Installed on 2010 Buick Enclave
• Once installed, the front face of the receiver will extend a bit too far rearward in order for the fascia door to be reinstalled. From what I have been able to determine in my research, the other fascia door you mentioned (with the hump in it) can be obtained from your Buick dealer, but it is intended to work with the OEM hitch because the aftermarket hitch receiver tubes extend a bit further rearward. So, you can install an aftermarket hitch and leave off the fascia door, or purchase...
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• Can the Hopkins Isolating Diode System Be Used on a 2011 Buick Enclave without Throwing any Codes
• Yes, you can use this Tail Light Isolating Diode System # 38955 on your 2011 Buick Enclave with out it affecting the on-board diagnostics of your vehicle. Check out the video I attached that shows this product being installed onto a very similar Buick Enclave as yours.
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• Installation Instructions for Wiring a 2008 Buick Enclave with a T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness 118450
• I have included a link below to the instructions for wiring part # 118450 to your 2008 Buick Enclave.
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• 7 to 4-Way Adapter for 2010 Buick Enclave w/ Factory Tow Package
• If your Enclave has the 7-Way connector that has the factory harness that plugs into the rear of it, the 4-Pole Trailer Adapter for GM trucks with Factory 7 Way, part # 118384 will work great for you. Another option would be to use an adapter that would plug into the front of the 7-way, like the 7 to 4-Way Adapter with Tester, part # 47345.
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• Whenever hardwiring a brake controller, like the Prodigy P2 # 90885, to a vehicle, like your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, we always recommend using a circuit tested like part # PTW2992 to verify wire functions. The only time that this isn't necessary is if the wires on your Sprinter are already labeled. Previously we have found that the following wires on your Sprinter will connect to the follow functions on your brake controller: Black w/Brown Stripe - COLD Side of Stop Light Switch...
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• How to Lock Bikes to Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack
• Securing your bikes and protecting your investments is definitely a smart move. Although the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670 does not have an integrated lock for your bikes you can use the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks # S64031 to lock your bikes to the rack and lock the rack to your hitch. Or you can simply add a cable lock such as the 10' Long Cable Lock # e98891. For a similar platform bike rack that does have an integrated lock for your bikes I...
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• Can 2017 Buick Enclave AWD with Tow Package Safely Tow 4,460 lb Trailer
• As long as you are under the trailer tow weight rating of your 2017 Buick Enclave (which you stated was 4,500 lbs) and the max weight rating of your vehicle then you can safely do this. Trailer hitches and hitch balls are rated separately from the vehicle which is why you're seeing higher ratings there. With all of that being said, you want to make sure you use a brake controller (if the trailer has electric brakes) and a weight distribution system to give you the safest, and most controlled...
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• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Parts and Instructions for a 2012 Buick Enclave
• The first thing you will need to do to install a complete 7-Way trailer wiring harness on a 2012 Buick Enclave without factory tow package wiring, is install a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, part # 118450, if the vehicle does not already have a working 4-Way connector. Next, you will need to install an electric brake controller installation kit, # ETBC7, to complete the wiring. Installing this kit will require you to hard wire the 12 volt power wire, brake controller output, power, ground...
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• How to Install 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2011 Buick Enclave
• How you'll proceed will depend on if the trailer has brakes or not. Usually, the fact that a trailer uses a 7-way indicates that the trailer has brakes but that's not always the case. If the trailer doesn't have brakes, you'll first install the # 118450. This provides easy access to the taillight circuits without needing to cut and splice into any wiring. You'll then install the # 37185 adapter that will convert the 4-pole to a 7-way connector. The adapter will plug directly into the 4-pole...
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• Can etrailer Tongue Weight Scale Be Calibrated
• I'm sorry to hear your scale is malfunctioning. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers # e99044 does not have the ability to be calibrated. The scale typically stays calibrated so that isn't something that is necessary. However, we have run into manufacturer defects before which have caused it to be off. I wasn't able to find when you ordered it but if you contact our customer service department you can see if it is eligible for replacement.
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• How Far Apart Should Crossbars be to Carry 14 Foot Kayaks on a 2016 Buick Enclave
• Because kayaks are so long the wider the stance of the JayLow kayak carrier, # Y04073, the better the support will be for the kayaks. The minimum bar spread, measured from the center of one bar to the center of the other bar on your 2016 Buick Enclave, is 24 inches for the JayLow. So any spread of 24 inches of more will be sufficient.
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• Installing Optronics Rectangular Trailer Clearance Side Marker Light # MC48RB
• The foam pad on the back of the Optronics Rectangular Trailer Clearance Light # MC48RB is designed to provide a tight seal and softer mounting surface when installing the assembly on the trailer. Unless you need to cover up any holes or space around the light, you do not need to use sealant or caulk. You will just need to screw in the light using the two surface mounts on the assembly. I have attached a short video demonstration that you can also check out.
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