Wiring a 2016 MKX with a Roadmaster Diode Kit With Umbilical Cord
Question:
When wiring a 2016 MKX with a RM-15267 kit will anything more be needed if the Blue Ox Patriot brake controller is used. Also by adding the RM-15267 kit, will this interfere with cars light diagnostic system?
asked by: Tom D
Expert Reply:
The diodes in the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267, will not interfere with the light diagnostic system in your 2016 Lincoln MKX. The diodes actually protect the system from electical feedback and the damage the extra wiring could cause to your vehicle's electical components if they were not installed.
If you are using the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System, # BLU37TR, then you just need to plug it into 12V outlet and run the breakaway wire into the driver's side interior.
Other than this, you will just need to connect your tow bar to your base plates, attach your safety cables and your breakaway cable, and connect the wires of your RV to the 4-way flat wire of your Roadmaster wiring harness.
I've attached installation videos for you and also linked some articles to help.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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