Does Aftermarket Trailer Wiring for 2019 Honda Ridgeline Piggyback Off of Taillight Wiring Harness
Question:
The trailer wiring harnesses we carry for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline do not piggyback off of the taillight circuits of the vehicle like some of the T-one style harnesses do. Our harnesses like the Curt # C56365 plug into factory wiring ports already present at the rear of the vehicle. So you'd be utilizing wiring on the vehicle that was intended to power trailer taillights. With this setup there are several fuses and relays that need to be plugged into fully activate the wiring. If you aren't able to get the running light circuit active you really would need to check to make sure all of the fuses are installed in the correct slots and also that the fuses are in good condition.
asked by: Terry B
Expert Reply:
The trailer wiring harnesses we carry for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline do not piggyback off of the taillight circuits of the vehicle like some of the T-one style harnesses do. Our harnesses like the Curt # C56365 plug into factory wiring ports already present at the rear of the vehicle. So you'd be utilizing wiring on the vehicle that was intended to power trailer taillights.
With this setup there are several fuses and relays that need to be plugged into fully activate the wiring. If you aren't able to get the running light circuit active you really would need to check to make sure all of the fuses are installed in the correct slots and also that the fuses are in good condition.
Terry B.
3/26/2020
The trailer wiring harnesses we carry for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline do not piggyback off of the taillight circuits of the vehicle like some of the T-one style harnesses do. Our harnesses like the Curt # C56365 plug into factory wiring ports already present at the rear of the vehicle. So you'd be utilizing wiring on the vehicle that was intended to power trailer taillights. With this setup there are several fuses and relays that need to be plugged into fully activate the wiring. If you aren't able to get the running light circuit active you really would need to check to make sure all of the fuses are installed in the correct slots and also that the fuses are in good condition.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Terry B.
3/16/2020
Thank you for the reply. As I wrote previously, Ive tried all troubleshooting suggestions, including checking every fuse that came with the Curt kit and every other fuse in the 2 fuse boxes under the hood of my 2019 Ridgeline, but still not getting power to the connection under the rear bumper. Is there something else to check before deciding its the Curt power box behind the back seat?