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make sure they have access to a PIWIS tester to turn on the required functions on the computers
+1. Otherwise, the wiring harness is a bit of a waste. As I understand it, the vehicle detects the tow connection and changes how it shifts, drives, something.
Originally Posted by rrich49132
I think I will install the hitch and take it somewhere do to the electrical as I am horrible with wiring and such.
Not to belabor the point, but if you have ever played with legos, you can do this "wiring." Slightly harder than plugging in an iPod. And you have to do at least half because it's connected to the new tow-hitch-bumper you would install.
Originally Posted by mudman2
Expect a few hundred at the dealer also for electrical
I bought my second wiring harness from the local dealer for roughly $150 full retail. Needed it quickly.
Originally Posted by rrich49132
I have also been looking in junk yards for an OEM hitch. One was just sold for $450 so may do research and try to find one of those as well.
So I ended up buying mine off a CraigsList ad, but halfway across the country. $100 for the whole kit in original box, and maybe $50 shipping. Harness had a cracked connector, but I tried it anyway and didn't feel bad having to buy another one.
But I could have sworn I've seen guys on some other threads somewhere wishing they didn't have theirs (!). As in, if you'll switch with me, I'll give you my tow-bumper-outfit for your non-tow-bumper. I would post WTB entries and see if anyone bites. Salvage yards are also good bets.
01-25-2011 | 04:49 PM
