2019 Honda Pilot OEM trailer wiring instal.

[@benjion22bm]

April 2023 and I’m using this videos to install my hitch!! Thank you!!! 🙌🏽

[@robc3660]

I would have NEVER found that 12-pin connector. Thanks you for this video. You saved our vacation!!!

[@bradbeck9250]

Thanks so much Ed!!! That is exactly what I needed to see. My trailer lights stopped working and I couldn’t find the fuses beside the spare tire jack until I watched this. Kudos to you good Sir!

[@harrys1251]

Hey Bro! Just watched your video and it was hands down the best tutorial for the wiring harness on a Honda Pilot! I have a 2016 and all of the instructions were spot on. Thanks for sharing and hope to see additional Honda Pilot tutorials in the future.

[@topnotchsales2016]

I just want to say THANK YOU!! I am so not mechanically inclined and because of you I installed all this myself. Total about 2-3 hours but if you are at all mechanical you can much less. Dealer and local hitch guy wanted 11-1200 for all. I purchased for under $500. Thanks again.

[@pauladams9313]

Thank you! Watched these 2x and they really helped. Wouldn't have gotten the wiring done without it. 2016 Pilot EX was slightly different, re- external wiring routing and panel hardware, but close enough to what you showed here.

[@timothycoyle5350]

Excellent video. Both this video and the installation of the hitch itself was extremely helpful. You made the job easy. Thank you! I wanted to mention (just in case anyone out there does the same) that I mistakenly installed the ground screw when attaching the first bracket. I then used the black lock washer hex head screw for the ground because I didn’t think it would matter. It did. System was not grounded sufficiently and it did not work correctly. I switched the two screws and everything worked perfectly. Thank you again!

[@raymondbernier9117]

Just did exact job myself. The video was extremely helpful and accurate. Well done.

[@ppanugaling]

Eddie, thanks for making these videos. Really helps me get my accessories installed easier. Keep up the good work.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Glad to help

[@etmccaus]

Gotta say, THANK YOU for these videos. Just bought a 2020 and going to tackle many of these things this weekend. I'm also adding the hands-free hatch sensors at the same time - that requires me to pull the rear inner trim panel in order to add a switch....in some ways that might make adding the trailer wiring easier, as it should eliminate some of the "working blind" issues.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Absolutely!

[@theallencollins]

Thanks for the great video. I watched it after I completed the job, but found it so helpful to know the struggle was real.

[@jasonr6643]

I’ve got a 2020 Pilot and this was extremely helpful. On to the hitch assembly.

[@RicardoMartinez-qt6lq]

Thanks for the help on this brother! I just installed the wiring harness and Hitch on my 2021 Pilot EX-L. The same process and set up, really helpful, thank you 🙏

[@andymseiler]

Thanks for the video, both this one and the hitch install. Very helpful and the installation was much easier with your demonstration. Cheers!

[@sosim846]

Thanks for sharing your videos... a lot of effort you put in. Thump up for you great work!

[@cpenv]

Honda didn’t provide a 2nd 20 amp fuse. Great video!

[@michelvanm7960]

Hi There. Thank you for the videos. Looked at the Hitch installation also, really nice. Do you have the part numbers you ordered? I have the 2021 Pilot which use the same parts and I would like to get the bumper adapter you purchased to give it the cleaner look. Thanks.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

I don’t have the part numbers handy anymore but I can say the bumper cover comes with the hitch if purchased from Honda. Hope this helps

[@tws983]

Nice videos did the oem hitch today on my 2016 exl. Going to tackle the harness on my next day off. Very helpful videos thanks.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Tim 124 no problem Tim I’m glad it helped.

[@tws983]

Did the harness today. Your video helped big time. Showing where everything went made it much easier. Going to have Honda do the atf cooler though thats beyond my skill set. Thanks for videos.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Hi Tim. The cooler wasn’t as hard as it looked. Once you pull the panels down from the back you can snake it in as long as you have an assistant. Probably the hardest thing was installing the extension tubes. But that only really required patience. Good luck!

[@Jcat2forseven]

Hey Tim, Did you have any problem installing the wiring harness with the hitch already installed? thanks

[@tomgargan8344]

Great video watch as I worked. Pausing multiple times . two things I have to add, on the first bracket install - I used a Flathead screwdriver to hold in place (nice little slot beside the screw) on the 2nd bracket found the screw hole panted over. so just a bit of staring to figure that out. Again outstanding video - Next is the trans-cooler video.

[@hobbyfamilyfun365]

Followed these instructions for my 2017 Pilot and worked the same. Thanks Eddie! Well done. I did notice that my OEM kit had an additional connector 6-8? prong connector to one of the harnesses that was attached to a single brown wire. Never used it for anything; hope that was OK??? Haven't had it connected to a trailer yet. Guess that will be the test.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

That’s for the electric brake assist

[@dfields9511]

How about on a ridgeline ?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

All ridgeline should have one dealer installed

[@sinandforgiveness]

Thanks a lot for the video it's very helpful. After installing mine all my lift gate button would not work. Any suggestions?

[@sinandforgiveness]

Nvm. Got it fixed. 🥶

[@USMC-ce2ek]

Helpful video, I struggled with bringing down the cable as well! Was curious as to why no cover for the little fuse box/module. Might see if i can 3D print one.

[@pauladams9313]

Did you print one? If so, where did you find the STL file? We have a printer, but I don't want to take the time to design a cover

[@pauladams9313]

My harness came with an extra separate brake controller cable - how is that used? Does one need to wire it specifically for the brake controller chosen?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

There is a place in the drives foot area that that would plug into if you were going to use a trailer brake controller.

[@bamabbqr232]

Thank you for this video. It definitely helped me with the installation.

[@Jcat2forseven]

If an OEM hitch is already installed, would you have to remove the hitch first prior to installing the wiring?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

No I believe you will have plenty of room

[@raheelrao]

Is this all I need for the breaking? Those aftermarket controllers sort of look ugly to stick below the steering wheel so wondering if any of that stuff will be required or not.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Only need the other harness if your installing the trailer brakes

[@kenmsmith]

What about the trailer brake controller wiring adapter that came in the OEM kit too?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

It’s an adapter that will wire to your choice of trailer bake module and plug into the Honda harness

[@matthewpayne3650]

Great video. What is the part number for this kit? Also for the bumper replacement piece and hitch assembly?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Matthew Payne I bought directly from Honda the parts guys is really who you want to ask. Thanks for watching.

[@admissionsaaron]

Did you do the next video? I can't find it.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Which video would you be referring too? I did the cooler hitch and harness.

[@malek297]

Where is this product sold?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

any honda dealer

[@jmpage2]

Thanks for the video! I'm considering doing this myself instead of having the dealer do it. Is there a reason you didn't install the grommet around the wiring harness where it enters the vehicle? From the installation manual that Honda provides the grommet needs to be installed to keep the vehicle compartment water tight.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

voip-ninja the grommet is installed it’s preplaced on the wiring harness. Sorry if that wasn’t clear.

[@5krunningdad769]

excellent video. is the 7 pin connector pretty standard? the connector from my boat trailer is a 4 pin flat one? thanks

[@jasoncoleman2940]

It's standard for controlling a trailer with brakes. However, if you only have a 4 pin connector, you can get an adapter for about $5-10.

[@monsieurpardue5619]

wow pulling that wire down about pushed me over the edge

[@JC-hh6uz]

Thank you for the video. I just purchased one and would follow the directions on yiur video. Is the harness compatible with rv brake controller? Thank you!

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Yes

[@ericl3272]

Have you put on a 7 pin adapter?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

yes works well

[@bryanrose1502]

Eddie, great video, very well done. Did my 2019. One comment and one question. I wasn't able to secure the upper connector. Found the hole, but it didn't see to want to pop in. Figured no biggie. The question, my kit contained foil backed tape, small piece maybe 2"x 4" if that big, any idea where that goes?

[@robjackson1196]

Great how to DIY video. shoul have told me to disconnect the negative at the beginning of this video 😬

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Not cutting or splicing any wires I guess if you want to take the extra step that’s ok too

[@jakewhosails9536]

Great videos! One question for you, concerning the 14 pin module that comes with the car. You said that it's taped on itself. How did you free it to allow it to come down through the hatch cover? Appreciate it!

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Jake Who Sails it took a lot of patients and hopefully you have small hands. I actually used a sharp blade very carefully to get an opening that I could separate. Still wasn’t easy.

[@jeffdesanty7928]

I popped a portion of the rear panel off (top left corner as you face it) which opened it up to get to the taped section. You have to take the cap off of the upper utility hook and unbolt it too. And then with a utility knife cut the tape.

[@hobbyfamilyfun365]

Jeff D is correct. If you disconnect a bit of the left side panel it will save you a bit of frustration; only a few extra clips/screws to undo. Watch a video by eTrailer to see how that is done if you get stuck; but they don't install OEM so don't watch it for the entire install.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

No problem Allen. Don’t want to do that more than once!

[@adamh9075]

For the wiring kit you got was that part number 08L91-TG7-100? I've also seen 08L91-TG7-101 online but can't tell the difference. It is a little over $150 - does that come with everything you mentioned in the video? Also did you put a 3rd party brake controller on your Pilot?

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Adam H I honestly don’t remember the part number. I got it directly from Honda. It does come with a harness for trailer braking but I didn’t use that because I never plan on carrying a camper or anything big enough for brakes on the trailers.

[@Thebrianbar]

Eddie, Great video! I had the wiring harness and hitch installed at the dealer. They left me with a brake harness that was not installed, and I did not see you install it. I plan on pulling a camper with trailer brakes. I assume I need the brake harness installed, is that something that I can do? Do I need a brake controller? Thanks! again great video's!

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Brian Barnes it did come with a pigtail for the brake controller. I never installed it because I never planned to pull anything that big. I would advise you to install one if that’s your plan.

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

Brian Barnes I’m going to make a huge assumption here. I have a feeling there is a connection under the dash on the drivers side to accept the pigtail. You will need the actual brake controller though. Ive never done this before so I am absolutely guessing but it is educated if that helps.

[@Thebrianbar]

Eddie’sspeedgarage there was a harness already installed. I just bought a Teckonsha controller and a wiring harness specific for my vehicle and brake controller. Easiest install I have ever did. To clicks of a wire harness, two screws to mount controller, and some electrical tape to clean up the install. Works perfectly.

[@Christian_Harlow]

No wiring to run to front which is nice.

[@MjekuMati]

Watched entire video, does the whole thing. Last sentence in the video: “disconnect the battery BEFORE you do this...” 🤦🏻‍♂️ At least I didn’t die.

[@weekendwarriorgaragedoityo1393]

I also don’t read instructions or watch the full video before I jump into a project, I’m glad I’m not the only one with a low IQ

[@MjekuMati]

@@weekendwarriorgaragedoityo1393 Haha no Darwin award for me yet!

[@hobbyfamilyfun365]

I didn't die either....and didn't know to disconnect the battery....wups.

[@weekendwarriorgaragedoityo1393]

J Ford I literally did mine today and I didn’t disconnect the battery on principle

[@eddiesspeedgarage]

It’s series of videos that started with the trans cooler that’s where we disconnected the battery sorry guys.