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#42 of 47 Re: CX-7 GT Trailer Hitch w/o wiring harness, how do I get the wiring? [ws46] by maltb Jan 02, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 2:18 pm) I'll go with Service Center 3: IF you have a factory hitch, it comes with the trailer light connector.   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. Replies to this message: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm) maltb (Jan 03, 2008 9:04 am) ws46 (Jan 03, 2008 2:05 pm)
#43 of 47 Re: CX-7 GT Trailer Hitch w/o wiring harness, how do I get the wiring? [mal by ws46 Jan 02, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: maltb (Jan 02, 2008 5:14 pm) Thanks for the reply.   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. Replies to this message: maltb (Jan 03, 2008 9:04 am) ws46 (Jan 03, 2008 2:05 pm)
#44 of 47 Re: CX-7 GT Trailer Hitch w/o wiring harness, how do I get the wiring? [mal [ws46] by maltb Jan 03, 2008 (9:04 am)
Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm) "I do see the socket for the 4-way flat electrical connector right next to the hitch on the CX-7."   Well that's all you need. That connector is nearly universal for any small trailer without electric brakes or aux. power. Replies to this message: ws46 (Jan 03, 2008 2:05 pm)
#45 of 47 Re: CX-7 GT Trailer Hitch w/o wiring harness, how do I get the wiring? [mal by ws46 Jan 03, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: maltb (Jan 03, 2008 9:04 am) I stopped by a Uhaul today and tested on one of their trailers. Yep, the lights work.   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.
#46 of 47 Re: CX-7 GT Trailer Hitch w/o wiring harness, how do I get the wiring? [ws4 by durf69 Jan 10, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: ws46 (Jan 02, 2008 2:18 pm) I got a wiring harness from JCWhitney dot com and it was around 60 bucks I think. I also installed it by myself with ease and I am mechanically challenged. But, if you look in the compartment where your passenger tail light is you will find a plug in place for maybe a backup camera. One of the posts are hot and you can connect your hot for your harness there. Much easier than running a hot all the way to your battery.
#47 of 47 Rental cx-7? by quattroporte12 Jan 12, 2008 (8:54 am)
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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