[Thomas]

I have a 2012 CT-EXL that I bought in the fall of 2021 (Midnight Blue, Black interior, 107,000 miles). I want to install a trailer hitch on it and I am doing initial research on either doing it myself or getting it done somewhere that installs them. According to the CT shop manual and posts on this forum, a connector for the trailer lights in a 2012 model is located behind the body panel in the rear cargo area on the left (drivers) side. I removed the storage bin on that side, looked up behind the panel and took a picture of what I think is that connector. I am including that picture to get confirmation from someone who has done this before. I did not cut the protective tape off of it yet, till I can take the body panel off to get to it better.
Thanks

 

[Packernan120203]

Manual says that would be it.

 

[Thomas]

Thank you very much. This information will be very helpful. One question though, where can I get the harness/connector part that connects to the trailer?

 

[Packernan120203]

Thank you very much. This information will be very helpful. One question though, where can I get the harness/connector part that connects to the trailer?

Either through your dealer or an online Honda parts distributor
I use HondaPartsNow all the time, here's a link to the harness from them, should come with instructions and everything seeing as its listed under accessories

Trailer Hitch Harness - 2011 Honda Crosstour 5 Door EXL (4WD) KA 5AT

Shop in the parts listing - 2011 Honda Crosstour 5 Door EXL (4WD) KA 5AT Trailer Hitch Harness. Discounted prices and Hassle-Free Return on genuine Honda parts.

www.hondapartsnow.com

 

[Thomas]

I use them also. I should have looked for it there. I will now. Thanks.

 

[Ang]

This is all I saw on mine, but I don't think this is it. Be careful about those two clips on the storage bin, one of mine was strong and cracked the bin. Idiot on the Facebook group told me apply gentle pressure but didn't tell me I needed to use pliers on the two Clips.

 

[L8Apex]

I bought my EcoHitch from eTrailer and got the four pin intermediate harness that hooks up to the Honda connector behind the right rear panel in the cargo area which is what I believe you are properly looking at in your photo.

I was surprised at how quickly the installation of the hitch and harness went.

 

[Ang]

I bought my EcoHitch from eTrailer and got the four pin intermediate harness that hooks up to the Honda connector behind the right rear panel in the cargo area which is what I believe you are properly looking at in your photo.

I was surprised at how quickly the installation of the hitch and harness went.

That plug has wires on both sides, not taped up so that cant be it. no clue what that would be

 

[Packernan120203]

This is all I saw on mine, but I don't think this is it. Be careful about those two clips on the storage bin, one of mine was strong and cracked the bin. Idiot on the Facebook group told me apply gentle pressure but didn't tell me I needed to use pliers on the two Clips. View attachment 10174

This is what the 13-15 manual has to say about the trailer harness, definitely a little different

And the Hitch harness for 13-15 has a different part number

08L91-TP6-100A - Genuine Honda Trailer Hitch Harness

HondaPartsNow.com offers the wholesale price for genuine Honda Accessories, 08L91TP6100A. Trailer Hitch Harness for $115.30. All parts are backed by the Honda's warranty.

www.hondapartsnow.com

 

[Mash1020]

Did you find your connector? I have installed one and will take a pic if you need it

 

[Thomas]

No, I haven't got one yet. A picture would be very helpful. Thank you.

 

[Mash1020]

Here are some photos of my 2012 harness , you can see the connector is blue under the aft section of trim kind of hidden

 

[Thomas]

Thanks for the pictures. I do have a question. In the attached screen shot from the hondapartsnow.com web page it shows what looks like a 2 part harness. Do I need that big harness with all the connections hanging off of it, or just that little one that goes to the trailer connection?

 

[Packernan120203]

This is the official installation instructions from Honda, Bernardi Parts (another great distributor) has them on their website.
Step 48 looks to be your taped up hitch harness connector

https://www.bernardiparts.com/Images/Install/2010_Crosstour_TrailerHitch_AII41976.pdf

 

[Mash1020]

Thanks for the pictures. I do have a question. In the attached screen shot from the hondapartsnow.com web page it shows what looks like a 2 part harness. Do I need that big harness with all the connections hanging off of it, or just that little one that goes to the trailer connection? View attachment 10181 View attachment 10181

Not sure. Bought my set up from a trailer service dealer. It’s just a four wire standard harness