Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2016 Acura MDX Video

Even if your 2014 Acura MDX doesn't have the factory tow package, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56192 and the fuses that come included should be all that you need to provide the Acura with a fully-functional 4-Way connector to…

The size bolts that come with the hitch part #13354 are M14 - 1.5 x 35 HEX and M14 - 1.5 x 40 HEX. That means the tap size you would need is M14 - 1.5. I also attached a help article that covers how to clean weld nuts for when installing a hitch like…

If your 2014 Acura MDX did not come with the factory tow package then you would likely need to get the relay from an Acura dealer to install trailer wiring harness #C56192. It is possible though that an auto parts store would have an aftermarket…

The Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, #C13146, is a great choice for your 2014 Acura MDX and offers maximum towing capacity of 6000 pounds and tongue weight capacity of 900 pounds. It is a good idea to check your owner's manual to obtain your…

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that no additional relays should be needed with the #C56192 wiring harness. This is the confirmed wiring harness for your 2016 Acura MDX. He also told me that you would want to ensure the supplied…

As far as I can tell, one of two things has happened. Either the tow wiring fuse has blown or the Modulite box on the harness has burned up. A short on the trailer could cause either of these and both would lead to no signals at the connector. I will…

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said that you want to use the 10 amp fuse in the number 2 position on your fuse box. The factory Acura trailer wiring harness calls for a 20 amp fuse but with the Curt you have to use a 10 amp.

Trailer hitches like the Curt hitch part #C13146 that you referenced are pretty easy to install for mechanics relative to the types of projects they have to deal with on a routing basis. Your best option would be then find a local mechanic to you…

Here's what I'd recommend. If you have an exposed portion of the hitch crossbar to work with, use the #18136 no drill bracket. This fastens to the hitch crossbar using an included pipe clamp. You'll also use the #PK12711U 7-way mounting…

When we installed the etrailer hitch part #e98840 on a 2016 Acura MDX like yours we found there was a distance of 14-1/4 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch opening. So using the two dimension you mentioned you'd need a rise of 4…

In order to control the brakes on your trailer, you will need a brake controller. Since you're going to be installing the Tekonsha #118289 on your 2015 Acura MDX, you don't already have the towing package in place, which would mean that…

We do have everything you need to install a 7-Way on your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon so you can utilize a brake controller but we need to start off by making sure you have a 4-Way for the basic trailer lighting functions. If you don't already have…