Trouble Locating 12-Pin Connector for Black Box On a 2017 Honda Ridgeline

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I have a 2 wheel drive 2017 Ridgeline. I cant find the grey 12 pin tow plug module. Your instructions state it is near the center on the back wall of the cab. I cannot locate it. Need some help.

asked by: Lee

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Expert Reply:

It can indeed be difficult to locate the correct pigtail that is needed for the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118778 on your 2017 Honda Ridgeline but I assure you this is present. That said, others have had better luck finding the connector after removing the entire seat bottom which is more than required but will make things easier.

If you still need help I have attached for you a write-up a fellow customer did that breaks down the process to find the connector at bit more than the instructions.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

We offer wiring harness kits for your 2017 Honda Ridgeline in both the 4-pole flat and 7-way blade style configurations, both of which are shown on the linked page. Parts # C56365 and #118288, fit vehicles with the factory tow package. The 4-pole…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Answer 4

Thank you for the pictures! It looks like you found the connector for the pigtail with the 4-Way from the T-One #118778 on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The reason that you are having trouble finding the connector that the black box plugs into is…

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Answer 5

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 6

This can be a bit tricky but it sounds like you might be looking in the wrong spot on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118778. The directions don't do a great job of making this more transparent but the…

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Answer 7

In order to remove the cap to install the #118778 you need to remove the dark blue fastener from the housing by sliding it rearward. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the locking tabs but they are on the side of the connector. Pressing down on…

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Answer 8

I currently do not have any install videos of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118778 on the Ridgeline even in different years. I have linked the instructions for you and overall it is not a very involved…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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