Which Trailer Wiring Harness Fits a 2004 Honda Element
Question:
I have a 2004 Honda Element. Behind the rear passenger side trim panel, there is a 6-pin and a 2-pin connector for the trailer harness sold by Honda. The Honda harness uses both of these. None of your harnesses seem to use the 2-pin connector. Why not? Which harness do you recommend for my vehicle? And, why is it different than the OEM harness?
asked by: A. M
Expert Reply:
You could use either the Hopkins harness you were looking at, part # 43105, or you could use the Tow Ready part # 118336. They are comparable parts that install the same way. I have included a link to the Tow Ready part instructions that are very good. See page 5 of the instructions for the Element. Either of these should function fine on your 2004 Element
The 6 pin factory Honda connector has the necessary circuits to properly power a 4-Way trailer connector. It is possible that the 2 pin factory Honda connector adds functions like reverse lights or a power circuit that are not needed with basic 4-Way trailer connector. It is also possible that Honda built their adapter to cover more model years, where as Tow Ready and Hopkins developed different parts for different years.
I spoke with my contact at Tow Ready about your question. The do not know what Honda uses that 2 pin connector for, but the 6 pin has all the necessary circuits for a standard 4-Way trailer connector.
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