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  • Can Power Wire for Trailer Wiring Harness be Connected to 12 Volt Outlet on 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • No. The issue is that wiring harnesses # 119250KIT is tested and rated for a connection to the battery only. Installing them using any other method could cause undesired operation. Also, if connected to a 12 volt outlet, you will lose that level of circuit protection between your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and the trailer. Routing the wire is just time-consuming but not really difficult. I have included a link to a help article with tips on routing the power wire for you.
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  • Fascia Trim Diagram to Install Curt Trailer Hitch C13133 on a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Curt trailer hitch # C13133 has instructions that include a trim diagram but it states it is for R-Line models. I have included that diagram for you. For non-R-Line models you can follow the video I have linked. One of the first things our installer does is trim the fascia.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Installation Tips for a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, Remove Taillights
  • The recommended trailer wiring harness for your 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is the Tow Ready harness part # 119190KIT. This is a universal harness designed to fit several vehicles. We do not have an install video for this vehicle, but I have attached a guide that will give you an idea of how the harness would install on your vehicle. We had a customer install this harness on a 2013 Tiguan who offered the following advice: If you have a Tiguan, use the VW-supplied tool to help remove the rear...
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  • Where Are Wires For Brake Lights In 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan To Connect Brake Controller
  • Installing brake controllers can be pretty involved depending on your vehicle and on Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles installation is a even more so. I am attaching a general brake control help article and a particular article for Volkswagen installs to help you. You will need to look behind you brake pedal for the wires and will need to use a circuit tester like Item # PTW2993 to find the "hot" and the "cold" wires. Connect the wires function to function and you are all set. If you need a...
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  • Installation Instructions for Tow Ready # 119190KIT Trailer Wiring Hanress- 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • The Tekonsha # 119250KIT is not a vehicle specific item, so therefore there aren't any instructions that are specific to your vehicle. However, we do have an install video that will walk you through the install process on a different vehicle. The installation is shown on an Ayudi, but the procedure would be similar on your Tiguan. To view the video, simply click the provided link. The kit does indeed include everything needed to complete the installation, including a circuit tester for...
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  • Will the etrailer Hitch for a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Work With Hands Free Liftgate
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e43ZR which is a fit for a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan will still allow for use of the hands free liftgate feature. That said, you will be limited to areas beside the receiver tube.
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  • How to Install Wiring Harness # 119250KIT on a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Your 2011 Volkwagen Tiguan uses a 3-wire multiplex wiring system that sends multiple signals along the same wire. The installation of wiring harness, # 119250KIT, will depend on which 3-wire system your Tiguan has. To find which wiring system your vehicle has, you will want to find out which wire carries the turn signal function at each tail light. In the installation instructions that I have linked, you will see a table containing 6 different vehicle wiring set ups that are indicated...
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  • Is Rear Bumper Reinstalled or Discarded During EcoHitch Installation on 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • In order to install the # 306-X7395 EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan you will need to remove the bumper fascia as well as the bumper cross member. The # 306-X7395 will replace the cross member and the bumper fascia will be reinstalled over the hitch. You will not reattach the bumper cross member. I recommend saving it should you need it for some reason at a later time. This Class III hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and tongue...
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  • Trim Package and Hitch Receiver Installation Questions on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" item # C12177 will fit with your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line. This hitch receiver fits all models of the Tiguan including the R-Line Black. The new R-line Black has more trim between the bumper and muffler that will need to be cut off or removed. I have attached a couple pictures of the trim that is going to need to be cut into. The hitch receiver will still sit underneath your Tiguan's Bumper. I have also attached an installation...
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  • Will Hitch Installed on 2022 Tiguan SEL Affect Hand-Free Liftgate Operation
  • The liftgate will still work, just not in the area under the center of the bumper. When installed on your 2022 # e43ZR WV Tiguan, the trailer brand Class III will partially affect the sensors for the hands-free liftgate feature, but only in the center in the bumper. The sensors will work to the left and right of the hitch receiver tube as shown in the provided photo. You can take a look at the installation instructions by clicking the provided link.
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  • Installation of the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack on 2013 VW Tiguan
  • On your 2013 VW Tiguan with raised side rails, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG215 is a confirmed fit. I've attached a couple of videos to help with the installation of this system for you. There shouldn't be a part that comes up underneath to keep your locking tool from being re-installed to secure your rack. It sounds like you may simply need to turn your key to align it correctly for the fit. If you can send photos of the issue, I'd be happy to further assist. I have attached...
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  • How to Connect Running and Brake Light Wires for Trailer Wiring on a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Yes, you should still be able to use the Tekonsha Wiring Harness, # 119250KIT, with your 2009 VW Tiguan. I have included a link to the installation details for you. you will wire your Tiguan using the 3-wire directions.
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  • Install Instructions for Tekonsha Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT
  • I have attached a link to the installation instructions for the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with Install Kit, # 119250KIT. Since this is a universal wiring kit, specific instructions for your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan are not provided. Due to the instructions not being vehicle specific, I recommend testing the tail light wires before splicing and making your connections.
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  • Is Installation of T-Connector Wiring the Same as T-One Wiring for a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • The installation video and instructions for the Curt T-Connector # C56403 and Tekonsha T-One # 118811 are essentially identical. There might be slight differences but you could easily install one brand with instructions from the other brand no problem. You can definitely use the install video from the Curt (linked to this answer page) to install the Tekonsha on your 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. If you don't already have a trailer hitch then I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver...
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  • Installation of Tekonsha Wiring Harness 118675 Power Wire for 2017 VW Tiguan
  • It is not recommended to use a different power supply for the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT. The 12V power wire is designed to be run directly from the battery to ensure correct voltage and correct amperage while avoiding the vehicle fuses and relays. Although it is possible that rear power supply could work, it has not been tested for that application, so it is not recommended. For your 2017 VW...
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  • Are Other Language Options Available on the Interface of the Edge Insight CTS # EP84130
  • I spoke with my contact at Edge on the Edge Insight CTS, part # EP84130, and they said the display does not offer another language choice, but it does offer the option of changing the data parameters from English to Metric. Vehicle speed can be viewed as either MPH or KPH, fuel can be viewed as gallons or liters, distance can be viewed as miles or kilometers and temperature may be viewed as Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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  • Is a Torque Wrench Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • When installing a trailer hitch like # e98906 it is necessary to use a torque wrench to get the bolts to the right tightness. If not, and you just try to tighten them as hard as you can, you can damage the vehicle frame. Too loose and the hitch could fail when you tried to use it. Many auto parts stores lend out tools so you will not have to buy one in most cases. If a bolt is supposed to be torqued to 38 foot pounds, for example, you can use a torque wrench that has a rating that encompasses...
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  • Fascia Trimming Required to Install EcoHitch on 2016 VW Tiguan
  • I added a cut out from the instructions that shows exactly what type of fascia trimming is required to install the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7313 on your 2016 VW Tiguan. Trimming this will allow you to access the frame's weld nuts so you can install the hitch.
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  • Installation Instructions for EcoHitch X7395 on 2018 VW Tiguan
  • We currently do not have a video of the installation of the EcoHitch # 306-X7395 on a 2018 VW Tiguan but as soon as we do get one through the shop we will do a video on this. However, there are detailed instructions included with this hitch that walk you through the process. To try to give you a simple run down, it will involve removing the bumper and fascia, as well as the steel partition behind the bumper and replacing that with the hitch. You'll bolt it on and then replace everything...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Installation on a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • The Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, item # 11250KIT, is designed to be installed on the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan without any assistance from the dealer, or reflashing the vehicle computer. None of the wiring harnesses we carry require dealer help with the installation. You will need to test the wiring on your Tiguan, with the included circuit tester, to determine the correct wires to attach each wire to on your vehicle, see instructions. The information I have is that...
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