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Hyundai Santa Fe Towing Package

24 messages,  Last post on May 24, 2010 at 5:49 PM

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#20 of 24 Re: 09' Santa Fe towing package [hambone9] by cj112800

May 20, 2010 (3:37 am)

Replying to: hambone9 (Apr 19, 2010 4:33 pm)
I too have an 09 santa fe se, we have towed our 96 coleman santa fe camper with no electric brakes on it and all is good. We recently got a 02 coleman mesa camper wich has electric brakes. I have never messed with anything like this before and my inquiry is there a plug on the 09 se to plug a brake controller into? and if so where is it at? I really hate to take it to hyundai and pay hundreds of dollars for them to install it. any help would be appreciated>

#21 of 24 Re: 09' Santa Fe towing package [cj112800] by ohiohiker

May 20, 2010 (3:59 am)

Replying to: cj112800 (May 20, 2010 3:37 am)
Thank you Hambone9 for your replies to my request for info. I still haven't bought a Santa Fe--I want a 2010 which seems to be in very short supply as I want an AWD. About the braking controller--my understanding from the Hyundai folk(probably not a good source of info!!) is that there is no braking anything on the car. Also about taking a Santa Fe to a dealer to install any towing equipment--I know the dealership I went to farm out the job to a local shop. I liked the 2010 because of the direct fuel engine which is supposed to get better mileage--I only buy a car every 10 years about so I want to get the one I want.

#22 of 24 cj112800 by hambone9

May 20, 2010 (6:54 am)

I've given up on trying to install a brake controller into my 09' Santa Fe SE!
I'm sure it can be done with a 'work-around' - I'm sure the good folks at etrailer.com can suggest ways to do it. But after spending too much time and effort ($), I sold the trailer instead.
The final straw was an e-mail back from Hyundai, which stated, "We strongly advise against installing a trailer brake controller into the brake system of your Santa Fe. This alteration could affect the normal operation of the vehicle and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty."
Not much help either, as I wasn't trying to install the brake controller 'into the brake system'! Hyundai, although stating that the Santa Fe will pull 3500 lbs, really don't want you pulling anything over 2200 lbs!
So the trailers' gone!
As for a brake controller 'plug'? Not there!! There are two 'plugs' up, underneath the drivers-side rear wheel well, but they're for 'lights' and have nothing to do with a brake controller.
If your more persistent than I've been, contact etrailer.com about getting the brake controller installed. They've been very responsive and helpful throughout my ordeal. (They did some research and even called me!)
Good Luck!

#23 of 24 Re: cj112800 [hambone9] by cj112800

May 20, 2010 (11:11 am)

Replying to: hambone9 (May 20, 2010 6:54 am)
thanks hambone9 I pretty much got the same answer from hyundai. They said to bring it in and let them look.I will try etrailer as you stated and I know what you are talking about the plugs behind the wheel that is where my harness for my 4 prong was wired at the dealer. Thanks again for your help and if I ever get an answer I will post it on here.

#24 of 24 five flat plug by roadrunner70

May 24, 2010 (5:49 pm)

i am considering a 2010 s.f. ltd w/v6. it has been a real hassle getting the fifth wire for the brake lock out (boat trailer).
 
in my other cars, I had to tap into the backup light wire (2002 toyota highlander), or run a hot line from the nissan factory trailer converter, and then use a toggle switch, before I backed up (2003 murano), but had to go to the back to throw the switch before backing up.
 
what are my options, if any. I have read all the posts on this board, from both towing threads. thanks, rr70

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