How to Reset my Honda Ridgeline After Installing the Tekonsha T-One Harness Part # 118778

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Question:

Tekonsha Instructions say for initial test, reset vehicles electrical system by temporarily removing the key from the ignition.inch The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has keyless ignition. Should I skip this test or do something different to reset the electrical system?

asked by: Terry B

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Expert Reply:

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 and it will recognize the added wiring harness.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Jim

11/9/2024

After installing the Tekonsha T-One wiring harness with the 4-pole flat connector (part number 118778), my backup camera on the truck does not work. I don't understand your reset instructions above. I have driven the truck several times, but have not connected a trailer to the harness yet. Can you give me a little bit more detailed instructions? Surely this cannot be just coincidental?

Kevin C.

11/11/2024

@Jim If you're wanting to ensure that the system is fully restarting then I recommend just removing the key from the ignition and disconnecting the battery cables and waiting about an hour for the electricity still in the wiring to dissipate. You can then reconnect the battery cables and the system should fully reset since it lost power. I would not say it's coincidental that your camera isn't working properly but I do think a reset will help the ECU recognize the new trailer wiring and properly function going forward.

Jim

11/11/2024

I did disconnect the battery, but only for about 30 seconds. I will try the longer time.

Answer 1

The Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness #118451 that you ended up installing is the correct harness for your 2012 GMC Acadia and it will work whether or not you have the tow package so you made the right choice there. If you happen to have your trailer on…

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Answer 2

It sounds like the problem could be the converter box of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118412 if the connections are good and the ground is good. The best way to test the box would be to get a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 and test the…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can remove the fuse for the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118723 when you are not towing with your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica for an extended period of time.

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Answer 4

The correct Tekonsha T-One Harness for your 2012 Ford Escape without the factory tow package is the part #118551. If this is what you have installed then there are a couple of things you will want to look at. Please just let me know if I'm wrong…

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Answer 5

Per Tekonsha, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #TK62VR is designed for use with 2019 - 2023 Volkswagen, Tiguan whereas the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118811 is only designed for…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 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

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 12

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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How to Reset my Honda Ridgeline After Installing the Tekonsha T-One Harness Part # 118778

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