Routing Power Wire to Vehicle Battery When Installing Trailer Wiring on 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Updated 03/19/2018 | Published 03/17/2018
Question:
Hi there, i am trying to find the best way to run the black battery connection wire in my 2016 SantaFe Sport. Any suggestions are hughly appreciated. Thanks Chris. PS: I am installing the
asked by: Christof W
Expert Reply:
Sounds like you are installing trailer wiring like the Curt kit part # C56184 on your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe sport which requires a power wire to run up to the vehicle's battery. If you check around the 11 minute mark of the install video I attached below for this kit you'll see our installer running this power wire which you can use as a guide.
In general you want to route the wire away from any hot exhaust components or moving parts like suspension that would damage the wiring.
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- CURT
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