Replacing Curt Wiring That Blows Fuses on 2014 Honda CR-V

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I installed a Curt wiring harness for my 2014 Honda CRV. It has worked for a few years but now is causes the fuse to blow for the signals and flasher. Once I removed it the signals are working. Have you encountered this before. Has Curt upgraded this product recently?

asked by: Jim C

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Expert Reply:

Curt does a really good job on the hitch side of things but when it comes to the electronic side of things they are definitely not my first choice simply because we tend to have more issues with their wiring simply giving out like what you experienced than with other brands.

For your 2014 Honda CR-V I recommend replacing the Curt # C56158 with the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118561 because we have found that the Tekonsha wiring tends to be the most reliable. This installs the exact same way as the Curt with the exception of connecting the module to the harness which is a simply plug-in style. I know that Curt has been putting in some effort into making their wiring better but at this point in time I'd still go with the Tekonsha.

Attached are the written instructions and a video with the installation on a 2014 CR-V that you can check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wring Harness, #C56158, is designed to bypass pulling electric from your 2015 Honda CR-V's lighting wiring and get power directly from the vehicle's battery. The T-Connector harness includes a powered light…

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Answer 2

If you do not have a hitch you would first need one like part #75742. For a ball mount you could use the part #D-4 that you referenced as long as your trailer would require a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop to be towed level. For more info on how to…

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Answer 3

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56158 does come with two fuses, one that gets installed inline with the harness that protects the converter and then one that gets installed in the interior fuse box that protects the vehicle's…

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Answer 4

The fuse likely blew because either there was a short on the trailer wiring somewhere or the lights on the trailer draw more than 7.5 amps. The first things to check are the vehicle and trailer side connectors. Make sure each is free of dirt and…

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Answer 5

The Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, #118561, does not require any splicing to install on your 2012 Honda CR-V, however, you will need to remove some trim panels to access the factory connector behind the driver side panel in the rear cargo area. Once…

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Answer 6

For trailer wiring the brand we have the best luck with is Tekonsha. They are the most reliable and overall give us the fewest problems. The majority of the time we have an issue with a wiring harness it's a Curt brand. And they've redesigned…

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Answer 7

You are correct. In the instructions, linked for reference, for trailer hitch #75742, the rectangle with the slashes through it is the area that needs to be trimmed. The measurements there are so you can trim in the right place. I have included a…

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Answer 8

According to Honda the towing capacity for your 2014 Honda CR-V is 1,500 lbs. As long as your trailer is not over 1,500 lb when loaded you'd be totally fine. The Draw Tite hitch part #36520 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your vehicle…

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Answer 9

For your 2014 Honda CR-V 2WD, I highly recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75742. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will use existing holes in the CR-V's frame for a no-drill installation. It will…

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Answer 10

There are two options you have when installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch #75742 like you have noticed. You can trim the panel and reinstall it or you can simply remove it. I wish the installers had decided to trim the panel and reinstall…

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Answer 11

Yes you would need to install a 7-way on your 2016 Honda CR-V to be able to carry the 12 volt circuit to charge the battery on your trailer. If you don't have a 4-way already you will need one first. For that you would want the Tow Ready part…

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Answer 12

LED lights draw considerably less amperage than incandescent lights. They also run much cooler. These 2 features are why LED lights last so long. The incandescent version of #STL8RB is #ST8RB and it draws 2.5 amps for the stop/turn signal functions…

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