Plug & Play Harness For Redarc Tow-Pro Elite in 2020 Acura MDX

Updated 07/16/2024 | Published 05/19/2024

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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers

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$17.29

Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness - Off-Road Mode - Proportional

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$317.00

Question:

Hi, I am looking at the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional for an Acura 2020 MDX. I would like a plug and play harness to use with it. Would the RED59FR work? If not, which one would work. Also, would the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector Item 118289 be a good choice with this brake controller? Thanks in advance for your help. John

asked by: John F

Expert Reply:

Hi John,

We can get your 2020 Acura MDX set up with the Redarc brake controller and there is a plug-and-and play harness that will work. You were also correct about the 7-way, and that's what will allow you to use the plug-and-play harness. First, lemme go ahead and list out the parts you need:

- Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness # RED63RR

- Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Harness # 3028-P

- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118289

The Tow-Pro actually comes with its own adapter that allows you to use the Tekonsha # 118289 harness; I know that sounds complicated, but it's really simple. One end of the adapter plugs into the Tow-Pro unit and the other end accepts the Tekonsha plug-in harness.

expert reply by: Kyle S

John F.

5/21/2024

Thanks for your help! Will be ordering soon.

John F.

7/16/2024

Hi Kyle. Thank you for your quick reponse and the suggestion. Yes, I did put the fuse in position 9 in the rear fuse box (I was surprised that the MDX has 5 fuse boxes!) . I checked that it is good and that there is power there. Could there be another fuse to add or check? I started to randomly put a fuse in each open fuse holder to see if the Redarc would light up, but had no success. I am assuming it would light up as soon as there is power. Is that correct? Sincerely, John

Kyle S.

7/16/2024

@JohnF Not that I'm aware. Have you checked the 12 volt power wire to see if it's coming through and into the controller?

John F.

7/15/2024

Hi Kyle, Your recommendation was perfect for our 2020 Acura MDX. The installation went great, but I have a question. The brake controller is lit up all the time. If I hook up the trailer and hit the brakes, the brake controller does light up, but otherwise it does not light up. I believe that this means it is not getting power all the time. Am I correct? If so, would you be able to tell me which fuse is for the brake controller? I have tried to locate it myself with no success. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, John

Kyle S.

7/16/2024

@JohnF Glad things went well overall, and you're correct about what the light being on only when the brakes are hit means. The fuse should be position 9 of the rear fuse box. If you take a look at the instructions of the # 118289 (linked below) that will show which is being referenced.