Removing Cap of 2017 Honda Ridgeline to Install Trailer Wiring

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How do you get the cap off the rear connection and not break the tabs. A video would be most helpful.

asked by: John

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While we don't have a video I can hopefully explain how to remove the cap of the wiring on your 2017 Honda Ridgeline to install the trailer wiring # 118288.

Remove the connector from the cross-member using a pry tool like # ALL648544. Remove the dark blue fastener from housing by sliding it rearward. Remove the protective cover taking care not to damage the locking tabs (picture with G in corner). The tabs need to be fully pushed down and released to allow the cap to come off. Insert the custom wiring connector into the vehicle connector. Make sure the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

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Answer 2

The pictures that come with the installation instructions for the T-One #118778 are kind of the end result of finding that wiring connector. If you look at the pictures I attached from the equivalent T-Connector #C56365 from Curt you get more of a…

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Answer 3

Since your 2017 Honda Ridgeline has the factory 7-way connector on it you should have a wiring harness that has the standard to package plug. It's the harness that plugs into the back of the 7-way connector and looks like the picture I attached.…

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Answer 4

In regards to the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118778 which is a fit for a 2020 Honda Ridgeline, there will be two connections one inside the vehicle and one outside. These locations will both be listed in the…

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Answer 5

To reset the system after installing the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118778. Just return the ignition settings to the same as you would to park the Ridgeline. This will reset the electrical system…

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Answer 6

What we have found is that when installing a wiring harness such as the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118778 in a 2019 Honda Ridgeline, that 12-pin plug you are referring to can be frustratingly difficult to find…

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Answer 7

The installation of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Flat Trailer Connector #118778 on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline is a bit different because it uses a black box module, but it is still a straightforward install. What you will need to do is…

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Answer 8

If you have the factory tow package or just installed the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #118288 on your 2021 Honda Ridgeline you will need to check the charge line fuse. According to page 564 of your owners manual I see there is a 20 amp fuse in…

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Answer 9

If you have no power to the taillight pin with the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #118288 then the issue is almost certainly that you have a blown fuse on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. What you will need to do is check you owner's manual to find…

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Answer 10

Thank you for the photo, it was helpful. From that it simply looks like you need to remove the locking tab of the tow plug on your 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The fastener at the top needs to be removed (what the arrow is pointing at) by sliding it…

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Answer 11

Sounds like you installed a 7-way connector at the rear of your 2017 Honda Ridgeline and are looking for the intermediate harness that the 7-way would connect to. Since that's not available the only option we have would be the part #118288 that…

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Answer 12

The factory 12-pin plug where the Tekonsha Harness #118288 will plug in on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline is located towards the center of the vehicle on the back wall of the cab. To access the plug you will open the rear driver side door and fold the…

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Removing Cap of 2017 Honda Ridgeline to Install Trailer Wiring

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