Installing an Electric Trailer Brake Controller in a 2006 Honda Ridgeline

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I am buying a 2006 Ridgeline RTL that came dealer/factory equipped with the tow package and hitch. At the back of the truck I see a 4 wire connector but not a 7 wire. I am confused about how much needs to be added to install a brake controller and 7 way trailer plug. I have read that if the vehicle is ordered with the tow package that there is a plug under the dash with blue tape that the brake controller plugs into. I have also read that there is a taped connector in the rear for the 7 way connector. Since this is a factory tow package, do I need to add the wiring to rear of the truck along with the circuit breakers and wiring to the battery, or is it already there? thank you

asked by: Bob M

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Expert Reply:

From what we've learned the 2006 Honda Ridgeline either came with a 7-way trailer connector from the factory or it didn't have any factory wiring at all. You might check the owner's manual or with Honda to verify what your specific Ridgeline was originially equipped with.

If you find you do already have the wiring and just need a 7-way connector at the rear then you can use # 37185. Then if you have the connector under your dash, for a brake controller I suggest the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This would plug in using # 3070-P.

If it turns out you do need to install the wiring you can use the same Prodigy P2 and hardware it into your Pilot under the dash. You would also use the kit for electric brakes, # ETBC7 to install the brake line circuit and 7-way.

I've attached some install videos and help articles you may also find useful.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Sounds like your 2007 Honda Ridgeline has a factory 7-way installed in it. To install a brake controller in your vehicle all you will need is the correct install harness. If you went with a Tekonsha brake controller like the P2 part #90885 all you…

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Answer 2

Good news! I can help you outfit your 2007 Honda Ridgeline with all the parts you mentioned to be ready to tow. The hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite #75280, because of its high towing capacity. It's important to note that you will be limited by…

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Answer 3

Unless the vehicle is equipped with the OEM 7-way (apparently it's not), the 12-volt circuit wouldn't be ran from the front of the vehicle. You can run the circuit yourself using a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1. You'll need to…

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Answer 4

I would be happy to help you. We do have a custom fit option that will not require you to mess with finding the correct color or wiring configurations on your 2013 Honda Ridgeline. It is the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way…

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Answer 5

Since your 2019 Honda Ridgeline has a standard 7-way you could replace it with the Curt #C55774 which has a 7-way and a 4-way.

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Answer 6

If your 2008 Honda Ridgeline came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector it is possible that #HM40975 will fit. You need to look at the wiring harness that plugs into the back of the factory 7-Way. If it looks the same as the back of…

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Answer 7

The trailer wiring harness options we have for a 2007 Honda Ridgeline all have built-in protection to isolate itself from the vehicle in the event of a fault. That said, the best one we offer is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat…

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Answer 8

If you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your 2008 Honda Ridgeline but there is no voltage at any of the pins most likely you would need to check the fuse/relay panel to install/replace the towing related fuses/relays so that the 7-way would…

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Answer 9

To add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2007 Honda Ridgeline our #ETBC7 kit will do exactly what you want. It's intended for electric brake controllers but not having a controller connected won't hurt anything. And if you install the #ETBC7…

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Answer 10

If your 2006 Honda Ridgeline did not come with the factory tow package, the connector for the #3070-P brake controller wiring harness will not be located under the dash, and you will have to hard wire the vehicle for a brake controller. The Brake…

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Answer 11

Since your Honda Ridgeline came with a 7-way connector from the factory all you will need is the Pollak 7 Pole to 4 Way Connector Adapter item #PK12716. This is a simple plug in adapter that will allow you to occasionally pull a trailer with a 4-pin…

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Answer 12

It sounds like the connector on the boat is an adapted 4-Way to use with a 7-Way round pin trailer connector on a vehicle. That would be why there are just 4 pins, 3 for the lighting functions and 1 for ground. If that is the case then the 7-Way…

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