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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Acura MDX with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side interior trim panel in your rear cargo area.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plug on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (204 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.Very easy install—no need to buy a more expensive harness. I ran it through the jack compartment to the panel on the left rear where it simply plugs in and I attached the ground to the lower existing bolt with the existing nut. Simple as that. The cover for the panel where it plugs in pulls off from the top with the help of a flat screwdriver. The instructions are very thorough.
Work great but would recommend get a tester or use a multimeter to make certain everything works fine.
Everything matched up perfectly
Very happy with the quality and straight forward installation. Hitch and lighting work great.
I made a mistake on my previous review. I wasn't paying attention. The installation on this was a breeze. Decent instructions, although they were hardly needed.
Easy Install. Use the factory grommets in the floor and rear body to run the wiring to make it look like factory. Use the videos on their [online] page for guidance.
Etrailer rocks like a young Mick Jagger.
I received my Acura MDX trailer hitch and wiring in less than 24 hours...despite the fact that it was supposed to be about 6 days ground.
online videos and great construction made installation a snap.
I will buy from Etrailer time and again
I've always gotten quality products from etrailer and the Curt line maintains that tradition. The receiver and wiring harness for my MDX are top quality, were really easy to install after watching the videos and saved me hundreds of dollars over the Acura branded parts.
I installed the wiring harness, but to my disappointment it didn't work. When I was gathering up the parts and tools, I noticed that there was a red fuse in the plastic bag of accessories. I checked the controller and found there was a fuse holder on the power line. When I opened it up, lo and behold, no fuse. Installing the fuse fixed the problem and the lights then worked perfectly. If you look at the picture of the harness, you will not see the fuse holder, and the installation instructions never mention it. I'm sure the fuse was a product improvement, but the installation instructions should be updated to mention it.
Exactly as advertised - installation was a breeze
This wiring harness was so simple and easy to install in my MDX and it works great! Shipping was prompt. The videos on the etrailer site were very helpful.
I have ordered several thing from eTrailer over the last few years and have been very satisfied. Everything I buy seems to ship immediately (usually same day) and arrives as ordered a few days later. Their installation instructions and videos are always spot on and have been very helpful. I haven't yet installed the wiring kit I just received but have no doubt it will work well and the instructions will be spot on.
Installation was straightforward as the videos indicated. Trailer hitch looks and works great. I am very happy with this purchase.
Buying from retailer was a snap. I researched this purchase for a while. etrailer had the best prices and was loaded with information. Hitch and wiring arrived quickly and as described. Having watched the videos on their website installation was a breeze. I would not hesitate to order from here again.
Everything worked well. The wiring harness was easily installed as was the hitch receiver. Both have served me well the past year. Thanks etrailer.
I bought a trailer hitch and wiring harness and everything worked out exactly like the sales person said for a great price.
Easy to installed highly recommended for novice installer and dont forget to put the fuse in also
Product (trailer wiring) was delivered yesterday and installed after dinner the same evening. The install video on your website was a tremendous help, and I surly appreciate the knowhow of your installers. Took my time, was careful and it went smooth - anxious to test this coming weekend but I don't foresee any issues.
Part and installation exactly as described. Took me 2 hours - start to finish.
Being in AZ I didn't have any rust etc. to contend with nor any threading issues. I did use WD40 on the rubber pieces and in the holes for the bolts.
My driveway is at a slight down slope - so I backed into the garage (chocking the front tires) and further elevated the rear-end with the use of a 2x6 and 2x4s. This allowed me to have several additional inches of space. Also - for the spare tire - use the spare tire crow-bar to lower the spare tire (pop the little plastic piece on the floor of the rear end, insert the crow bar, then rotate counter clockwise - the tire will then lower).
I did not have a 2nd set of hands so I used a bungee cord to hold up the hitch on the passenger side while I drilled the first bolt on the driver side.
It helped greatly to have a drill with a socket adapter (3/8" and 1/2") and extension for each. Picked up the adapters before installing after reading the reviews of tight quarters and painstakingly manually tightening the bolts. Adapters are $4/each at local hardware store and totally worth it vs using a manual socket.
A torque wrench is highly recommended since I used the power drill to screw in the bolt - then I used the torque wrench and surprisingly it required a bit more turning to get to the 136lbs of torque required as called out in the instructions.
I took a pick of all the tools that I used to install.
Installation was a breeze once the spare tire was lowered and the muffler mounts were removed. Having an extra set of hands definitely makes lifting the hitch a lot easier but I've also been able to use a floor jack as well. I also installed the C56038 which only took a few steps and it remains out of the way when not in use. All in all it's a solid hitch and it tucks nicely under the bumper.
First of all, after placing order and got received was about a week! That is awesome, usually prep for shipping takes a week from others stores! Second but not less meaningful, quality of unit, beyond expectations, wires are solid, crimping nice and even.
Installation process is simple as it could! But, I my self a tech and put in the installation a little changed, instead making a hole for a ground I used factory ground point, and location of box I moved in a left front part of storage compartment, that will reduce stress for a wiring and give me more room to store rest of wiring. After it I did check connector for output voltage all good and steady. Haven’t have time to try it with a trailer but 100% sure all will be good!
Thank you
The wiring harness plugged into the electrical bus in my Acura MDX just like the instructions indicated. The lights on the trailer all work as they are intended to. Installation took about 15 minutes total.
As always with etrailer, product alternatives were broad, selection and ordering a snap. Product arrived on schedule as promised, though UPS did manage to insert a few extra holes in the box. No damage to product beyond scratches in powder coat.
Installation this weekend.
Great product! I owned an Acura MDX and wanted to stop borrowing my brothers truck to move my boat. The wiring harness was easy to install with simple directions. I was so happy with it that I left it with the car when I traded it in on my new truck! :-)
Installing the wiring harness was also very easy by following the video (again great detail). The extra hints for the brush (receiver video) and the circuit tester (wiring harness video) were also very helpful. All products are working very well. Thanks for making this install so easy and successful!!!
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