Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness for 2017 Audi Q7 Without Factory Tow Package

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I have a question on a part for a 2017 Audi Q7. I’m trying to hook up the lights to a trailer, and I’m not sure what part is the right part to successfully do that without giving my car Error codes

asked by: Justine S

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Assuming you do not have the factory tow package, the trailer hitch wiring harness you need for your 2017 Audi Q7 is the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 119250KIT this does not require you to splice into any wiring on your Audi.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part #90885 with the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part #3015-P is what I recommend for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 over the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller…

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Answer 2

Yes, all of the hitches we carry for your 2020 Audi Q7 require fascia trimming. The Curt, part #C13277 has the least amount of trimming. I've attached pictures that show how much trimming is needed for each hitch. Despite the Curt requiring less…

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Answer 3

The Curt #C13277 and the etrailer hitch part #e88KR are both very similar as they are made by the same company with big difference being that the etrailer hitch has a matte finish and the Curt has a gloss finish. The Draw Tite #76076 is a similar…

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To add sway control to your 2018 Audi Q7 towing setup I highly recommend the Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control #335TSC-1000. I really like this unit because it activates the brakes on your trailer (per side as needed) when it senses the trailer start to…

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Answer 5

Hey Bill. The best option to address sway without using a weight distribution hitch will be to use the Curt True Course item #C94VV. This is an electronic sway device that mounts directly to the side of your trailer's tongue and plugs into your…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can use the Reese Friction Sway control part #83660 without a weight distribution system. You would just need to use the tab part #RP26003 on the ball mount as well.

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Answer 7

We know from Tekonsha training on their universal-fit ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #119250KIT that this item is very sensitive to the initial setup process, which must be followed exactly for correct operation. My technical contact at…

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Installing a hitch and wiring on your 2017 Audi Q7 will not require any reprogramming for your rear sensors. These sensors are detecting objects and if they are moved slightly it will not cause any malfunctions. Your camera is in the rear hatch so it…

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Answer 9

If your 2017 Audi Q7 did not come with the factory tow package which if I had to guess would be the case since you are looking for a trailer connector then there are no custom fit trailer wiring harness adapters available. That said, I do still have…

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Answer 10

Hello Brian, You're running into trouble with the Tekonsha #119250KIT trailer wiring kit on your 2023 Audi Q7 because the tail light wiring is different from the 2018 Q7 shown in the installation video. Your Q7 has 5 wires going to each tail…

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Answer 11

With the Curt Triflex part #C24VV and the Curt Adapter part #C51522 you will have all you need to successfully install your controller. I have linked a video for you showing the operation of the controller. Check it out to familiarize yourself with…

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Answer 12

Since you said that your hitch, drawbar, and 7-Way connector were all factory installed the best scenario would be if there was some wiring under the driver's side dash of your 2017 Audi Q7 that you simply splice the 4 wires of the Tekonsha…

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Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness for 2017 Audi Q7 Without Factory Tow Package

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