'08 RTX question

[mmurphy50]

I did not get any of this with my '08. How do I prove it to the dealer now 5 months after purchase?

[VFR750]

Tell them it is not uncommon. I just checked my box. It's missing too. RTX is only 2 weeks old.

[crzycounselor]

I think it's already built into the harness in the back of the '08. I'm not sure? Only had my Ridgeline for a week now.

[ScottK]

Originally Posted by crzycounselor

I think it's already built into the harness in the back of the '08. .

It's not, the harness is an adapter for a brake controller that plugs in under the dash

[crzycounselor]

Thanks for the info. I am going to call my salesman and tell him that I don't have one in the box and see what he says. Because I checked it out today and it's not there. He knows he still owes me the ball for the hitch, so he might as well put the pigtail in!!

[hammerms]

Originally Posted by rzalone

My '07 RTX came with a small box in the trunk. It contained: draw bar, pin and clip, Honda rubber hitch cover, and the pigtail harness. I had to buy the ball.

My 08 RTX came with the same.

[RedLdr1]

I found the one that came with the Honda Hitch Wiring Kit for my RTL. The Part Number is: 08L91-SJC-1000. Grey Connector (Dash End) on one end with four wires in a black plastic sheath about 12 inches long. Here is the color code of the four wire as marked on it:

White / Black with Silver Bands is labeled: STOP
Blue is labled: +BATT
Brown / White is labeled: BRAKE
Black is labeled: GRD

The parts label also states "Assembled in Mexico" and has JUAREZ MEXICO on the label... So it appears the Ridgeline is a true NAFTA child....

[ScottK]

Originally Posted by crzycounselor

Thanks for the info. I am going to call my salesman and tell him that I don't have one in the box and see what he says. Because I checked it out today and it's not there. He knows he still owes me the ball for the hitch, so he might as well put the pigtail in!!

I don't think the ball was included with the RTX

[breiman]

I have not had the need to tow but are you guys saying the plug and flat connector are not wired or hot? I assumed all I need to do was buy a ball and it was ready to go.

[RedLdr1]

Originally Posted by breiman

I have not had the need to tow but are you guys saying the plug and flat connector are not wired or hot? I assumed all I need to do was buy a ball and it was ready to go.

Since you have a RTX the only thing you may need to do is buy and install an aftermarket electronic brake controller. You only need to do this if your trailer has its own electric brakes. The pigtail referenced above is then used to connect the electric brake controller wiring harness to the factory wiring in your RTX...