Wiring a 2016 MKX with a Roadmaster Diode Kit With Umbilical Cord

Published 11/03/2016

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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$156.17

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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$1602.80

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.

expert reply by: Jason S