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Replying to: n2rock (May 20, 2007 5:43 am) |
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When I bought my CX-7 I insisted that they install a hitch. I was a little surprised when they installed the 1 1/4". We recently bought a boat. Typically we tow the boat with our Wrangler but it is in the shop and we want to take the boat out. Will we be able to tow the boat with the CX-7? I think the boat weights about 2000 - 2200 lbs including trailer.
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Replying to: heathr (Jul 03, 2007 12:00 pm) While the system was likely designed to handle double that amount, all the risk becomes yours...not to mention the fine if you get caught. |
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I bought a 2007 CX-7 GT that happened to have a factory installed "trailer hitch w/o wiring harness". Now that I actually need to be able to tow a small trailer, I'd like to get the wiring installed. I called several Mazda dealerships about ordering parts and getting this done, they've been giving me some rather inconsistent information. [Service center 1] You have a class II hitch, you need: 0000-8E-M04 (Main harness kit) $154 0000-8E-M03 (Jumper Harness) $20 Labor $70 The Harness kit comes with some sort of power adapter.. [service center 2] You don't have a tow hitch, you have just a bike hitch. Wait, maybe you have a tow hitch, but since you have power seats, you don't need the Jumper Harness. [service center 3] You have the wiring, it says "w/o wiring harness" because you don't need it. You should be able to plug in the trailer's break lights. If something is missing, then bring the car in and we'll fix it.. it's under warranty. I didn't realize it was going to be this much of a hassle. I just want to be able to pull a small trailer.. and have working brake lights. Has anyone been able to successfully get wiring installed on their 2007 CX-7 GT? thanks, ws46
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Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 2:18 pm) The GT does not require a jumper harness so service center 1 is out. Service center 2's final thoughts are correct but that all depends on what your dealer invoice looks like. If you don't have your invoice, your best bet is to call Mazda's 800# and find out how the vehicle was originally equipped.
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Replying to: maltb (Jan 02, 2008 5:14 pm) Yes, it is the factory hitch. It has "Mazda" written on it. The wording on the invoice is: Trailer hitch w/o wiring harness My wild guess is, what they meant was that since my CX-7 is a GT (means it has power seats), that it doesn't require the jumper harness. Not "Wiring and the connector for the trailer's turning/braking lights are sold separately." I do see the socket for the 4-way flat electrical connector right next to the hitch on the CX-7. So I'll stop by a Uhaul and see if I can connect to a trailer there and make sure that trailer brake lights work.
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Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm) Well that's all you need. That connector is nearly universal for any small trailer without electric brakes or aux. power.
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Replying to: maltb (Jan 03, 2008 9:04 am)  I had requested the Service Center 1 guy to order the parts (before I posted on this forum), after he told me that I needed those two parts. The guy looked up my VIN and the info on my car (this is the dealership that I bought the car from) so I thought he knew what he was talking about.. Well, now they are asking me to pay 10% parts return fee. What a headache! If I had been a little smarter, I would have avoided all this mess.. arghhh. |
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Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 2:18 pm) |
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does anyone of a rental company such as enterprise or hertz that has the mazda cx-7 as part of their fleet, because much of the fleet is described as "ford explorer, or similar" for example. thanks so much for the help |
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