Just got home with my harness. Going to start on this next week. (Jury Duty tomorrow.) Found this and it looks like the one I'll watch out in the driveway. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted.
Very doable, just a couple difficult spots to work as noted in the video. Another commenter suggested the rear bumper wiring is easier to do if you lower the spare tire first. Good luck!
Nice job here. Really appreciate the detail and tips around wire protection and the threaded bolt hole in the rear to keep the wiring tight and secure.
Thank you for pointing out the difficult parts of this installation. I'm in the middle of this install and have been frustrated. A video from a company that sells this kit makes it sound like it's a breeze to install.
What, you're not a fleet-installer working on a factory-fresh vehicle for the 350th time? In seriousness, though, thanks for the positive feedback. I do want to show how you will experience the install as the owner of a used vehicle. Not all vendor guides are fair in showing how the job will go when your car has a few years and 100k miles gumming up the works.
Nice video, good information. I would like to add a couple of points if I may. If you remove the spare tire it makes it a lot easier to work in the space, especially if you are crawling around on the ground. The rear plug is held up by a trim type clip. If you use a screwdriver or trim tool to remove it you can reuse it and don't have to cable tie the plug back up to the chassis. There is a clip on the topside of this plug as well that is released by removing the trim type clip from the plug (it slides out) DO IT and the weather proof plug will release.
There's noting attached to the blue clip at the bottom.Seems like it was previously cut. Is this normal.That's the only thing missing Is this needed or can I just run it from the inside out?
Very informative video. Can you put a link to where you got the wiring kit? Or possibly the brand and part number of the kit? I have the same vehicle and want to do this installation. Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback! I went to eTrailer.com and then searched by vehicle type. The Tekonsha T-One kit with seven-way connector is the first thing that pops up.
I am not familiar with the Honda OEM kit you describe, but it is possible some of the rear interior would be removed to install the trailer hitch receiver, and ideally, the trailer wiring kit would be installed at the same time. But since the wiring may not be required for small accessories such as cargo baskets and bicycle carriers, some owners will have a hitch receiver installed but skip the wiring. That was how our Pilot was equipped when we bought it used. I then added the wiring kit as shown in the video.
What aftermarket kit is that? Been struggling to find one that fits 2012, the only one I've found so far says only for 09-11 pilot and 17-21 Ridgeline. I'm a little lost!
I got mine at eTrailer.com (no affiliation, just good service in my experience). Start with the vehicle selector at the top of the page, after that you should see "Custom Fit 20XX Honda Pilot Accessories" with a number of choices. One of the first should be "20XX Honda Pilot Trailer Wiring."
Is it possible you have a trim line that did not include the factory trailer pre-wiring? Check with your local Honda dealer to confirm the options list associated with your VIN. Also, did the vehicle ever take accident damage to the left rear quarter and possibly the damaged harness was not replaced? In that case, you'll need the replacement wiring harness section from a Honda dealer or from an auto salvage yard.
THE DUST COVER!!! youtube won't let me paste pics, so I'll try to explain it here. The factory plug (with cover) is held in place by a clip. Pull that clip out so the connector hangs free. The clip that you pulled out is held in place by another clip. Lift up on THAT clip (I used a small screwdriver) and remove the hold-the-plug-in-place clip from the plug. The cover will slide right out. Connect the factory plug to the trailer light plug cable, THEN slide the hold-the-plug-in-place clip back into the connector. Snap the clip back into the frame under the bumper, aaaaaaand yerdone. P.S. Thanks a $#!+ load for now making me realize the wheel on my spare is horribly rusted and needs to be replaced.
I went to etrailer.com and searched by vehicle year/make/model. Any other trailer outfitter should be able to recommend a compatible harness based on their own brands/stock.
Which step are you at? Is this the dustcap on the 7-way inline connector below the bumper? If so I'm not aware of a magic solution for that one, you just got to keep working at it. A touch of penetrating oil around the edge might help, and maybe warming it up with a hair dryer.
Just got home with my harness. Going to start on this next week. (Jury Duty tomorrow.) Found this and it looks like the one I'll watch out in the driveway.
Wish me luck!
I'll keep you posted.
Very doable, just a couple difficult spots to work as noted in the video. Another commenter suggested the rear bumper wiring is easier to do if you lower the spare tire first. Good luck!
I am only a youtube fixer this is one of the best instruction videos I have ever seen great job.
Thanks! Good luck with your projects.
Great video. Thanks so much. So much easier to follow your video than read instructions.
Thank you for this video, it made the trailer wiring installation much easier.
Nice job here. Really appreciate the detail and tips around wire protection and the threaded bolt hole in the rear to keep the wiring tight and secure.
Thanks for the feedback! I was pleased to find that threaded bolt tab when I got under there and thought others might find it useful as well.
Thank you for pointing out the difficult parts of this installation. I'm in the middle of this install and have been frustrated. A video from a company that sells this kit makes it sound like it's a breeze to install.
What, you're not a fleet-installer working on a factory-fresh vehicle for the 350th time? In seriousness, though, thanks for the positive feedback. I do want to show how you will experience the install as the owner of a used vehicle. Not all vendor guides are fair in showing how the job will go when your car has a few years and 100k miles gumming up the works.
Where could I order this from?
Under the truck u have to take the plug off the body then remove that clip then the waterproof cover comes off. 6:20
Great video guide with good tips.
Nice video, good information. I would like to add a couple of points if I may. If you remove the spare tire it makes it a lot easier to work in the space, especially if you are crawling around on the ground. The rear plug is held up by a trim type clip. If you use a screwdriver or trim tool to remove it you can reuse it and don't have to cable tie the plug back up to the chassis. There is a clip on the topside of this plug as well that is released by removing the trim type clip from the plug (it slides out) DO IT and the weather proof plug will release.
The weatherproof plug is the worse design ever. Why does it have to be so hard to remove? Not very self-intuitive.
There's noting attached to the blue clip at the bottom.Seems like it was previously cut. Is this normal.That's the only thing missing Is this needed or can I just run it from the inside out?
Very informative video. Can you put a link to where you got the wiring kit? Or possibly the brand and part number of the kit? I have the same vehicle and want to do this installation. Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback! I went to eTrailer.com and then searched by vehicle type. The Tekonsha T-One kit with seven-way connector is the first thing that pops up.
Thank you sir 🙏🏽
Why does the OEM kit have you remove all yhe interior and third row seat?
I am not familiar with the Honda OEM kit you describe, but it is possible some of the rear interior would be removed to install the trailer hitch receiver, and ideally, the trailer wiring kit would be installed at the same time. But since the wiring may not be required for small accessories such as cargo baskets and bicycle carriers, some owners will have a hitch receiver installed but skip the wiring. That was how our Pilot was equipped when we bought it used. I then added the wiring kit as shown in the video.
Excellent video! Any tips on removing that weather sealed plug without butchering ourselves?
Another commenter said the blank plug has a slide-lock clip that releases the plug. I didn't find it on mine, but it's worth a look.
@aaronvienot my pilot does not even have that plug at all and no accidents from rear either...???
@@aaronvienotoops wrong alarm, I have it. It looked different than the one you have on the video.
What aftermarket kit is that? Been struggling to find one that fits 2012, the only one I've found so far says only for 09-11 pilot and 17-21 Ridgeline. I'm a little lost!
I got mine at eTrailer.com (no affiliation, just good service in my experience). Start with the vehicle selector at the top of the page, after that you should see "Custom Fit 20XX Honda Pilot Accessories" with a number of choices. One of the first should be "20XX Honda Pilot Trailer Wiring."
thanks
I can not find the connection plug under my 2012 pilot at all. What am I missing?
Is it possible you have a trim line that did not include the factory trailer pre-wiring? Check with your local Honda dealer to confirm the options list associated with your VIN. Also, did the vehicle ever take accident damage to the left rear quarter and possibly the damaged harness was not replaced? In that case, you'll need the replacement wiring harness section from a Honda dealer or from an auto salvage yard.
Where did u get the kit at
eTrailer.com, although any other dedicated supplier of trailers and related kit should have options.
THE DUST COVER!!!
youtube won't let me paste pics, so I'll try to explain it here.
The factory plug (with cover) is held in place by a clip. Pull that clip out so the connector hangs free. The clip that you pulled out is held in place by another clip. Lift up on THAT clip (I used a small screwdriver) and remove the hold-the-plug-in-place clip from the plug.
The cover will slide right out. Connect the factory plug to the trailer light plug cable, THEN slide the hold-the-plug-in-place clip back into the connector.
Snap the clip back into the frame under the bumper, aaaaaaand yerdone.
P.S. Thanks a $#!+ load for now making me realize the wheel on my spare is horribly rusted and needs to be replaced.
Thanks for the info! Hopefully other people figured it out along the way and avoided the pain.
@@aaronvienot Sending you an email with pics in case you want to add it to your video.
Does the backup light work on aftermarket products?
I haven't had a chance to test it on a 7-way trailer, but AFAIK there's no reason why it shouldn't. Got any experience with a setup that failed?
@ 6:19 add a bit of WD 40 and give it a few minutes before tearing your hair out. Great video. Thank you!!!
Does it help really?
you should but the line of the product !
Tekonsha T-One 7-way adapter, purchased at eTrailer.com. I used the website's vehicle make/model filter to locate compatible products.
Parts number please
I went to etrailer.com and searched by vehicle year/make/model. Any other trailer outfitter should be able to recommend a compatible harness based on their own brands/stock.
i can’t get my cap ofd
Which step are you at? Is this the dustcap on the 7-way inline connector below the bumper? If so I'm not aware of a magic solution for that one, you just got to keep working at it. A touch of penetrating oil around the edge might help, and maybe warming it up with a hair dryer.