Is Additional Relay Needed When Installing Curt T-Connector Trailer Harness on 2014 Acura MDX  

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that no additional relays should be needed with the #C56192 wiring harness. This is the confirmed wiring harness for your 2016 Acura MDX. He also told me that you would want to ensure the supplied…

If your 2014 Acura MDX did not come with the factory tow package then you would likely need to get the relay from an Acura dealer to install trailer wiring harness #C56192. It is possible though that an auto parts store would have an aftermarket…

As far as I can tell, one of two things has happened. Either the tow wiring fuse has blown or the Modulite box on the harness has burned up. A short on the trailer could cause either of these and both would lead to no signals at the connector. I will…

Yes, installation of the Curt trailer wiring harness #C56192 will be essentially identical on your 2018 Acura MDX as it is in the video for the 2016, linked for reference. That same goes for the Tekonsha wiring harness #118628 which also fits your…

The Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, #C13146, is a great choice for your 2014 Acura MDX and offers maximum towing capacity of 6000 pounds and tongue weight capacity of 900 pounds. It is a good idea to check your owner's manual to obtain your…

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said that you want to use the 10 amp fuse in the number 2 position on your fuse box. The factory Acura trailer wiring harness calls for a 20 amp fuse but with the Curt you have to use a 10 amp.

Trailer hitches like the Curt hitch part #C13146 that you referenced are pretty easy to install for mechanics relative to the types of projects they have to deal with on a routing basis. Your best option would be then find a local mechanic to you…

The reason that we have the tech tip about possibly needing a relay from your local Acura dealer to properly install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56192 is because over the years we have found that…

The bolt size that comes with the Curt hitch part #13354 is M14 - 1.5 x 35. The size thread tap you'd need (if that is what you are looking for) would then be the M14-1.5.

The size bolts that come with the hitch part #13354 are M14 - 1.5 x 35 HEX and M14 - 1.5 x 40 HEX. That means the tap size you would need is M14 - 1.5. I also attached a help article that covers how to clean weld nuts for when installing a hitch like…

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…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…