Just got a 2024 Ridgeline, this was super helpful. Thanks!

@CampingRandy

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for this! I've had my 2020 Ridgeline for over a year, I found that part in the glove box, but I didn't even know there was a hole underneath my tailgate that made it vulnerable. I have a locking cover on my bed and I use it to lock up my equipment when I'm not in the truck and I had no idea that someone could unlock my tailgate with the exposed manual release even when the auto locking feature had been enabled. I put it on today and it works perfectly.

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!!!

You are 100% correct, those Honda dealers should have helped each and every owner how to address this little known unit. Good vid. Gave a full explanation and demonstration.

@CampingRandy

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Have been going nuts trying to figure out what that was for. Dealer didn’t even know. Thank you for the video!!

@CampingRandy

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help and again, apologies for your dealership not knowing.

@zroger73

2 жыл бұрын

@Frank Joslyn, your dealer may have thrown away the body plugs, too, while they were skipping steps in the pre-delivery inspection instructions. :)

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

YES BODY PLUGS - Another missed PDI.

Just purchased a 2022 Ridgeline, with the hard tonneau cover, my lock on the tailgate came preinstalled, I told the dealer, I would figure out the electronics on my own, so thanks for showing how to program the tailgate lock, I had not gotten that far in the owners manual yet.

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad they did. Folks around the country still had the cover sitting in their glove compartment. I’ve even had folks order tailgate lock kits just to disassemble the tailgate to find a lock!!!

1:36 I recommend against a pre-assembled cable. That's the truck side cable. The brake controller you buy should have the other half. With two pig tails, you can make smaller holes instead of trying to push through the entire connector.

Great tip, made me check because I didn't remember seeing one in a bag - it was already installed in my 2020. I wouldn't have known what it was either even if I'd noticed it.

@CampingRandy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Same here my salesman and the parts department had no clue what it was. Lol. Glad I saved it

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Now that’s a great story!!! Holy moly!

I had no clue what that was for. Thanks!

@CampingRandy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad this helped.

Thank you !! We just picked up my new 2023 this morning and I looked in the manual without success, so I googled it. and found your video ! I broke my kneecap about a week ago, so it's going to be at least another week before I know if They'll let me drive. My step daughter went with me to pick up the truck and then she drove it off ! LOL I knew they were going to do that so I wouldn't be driving before I was released by the Doctor, not that I would even do that ! LOL

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video. Sorry about your kneecap. Get better soon.

Great info!! The bypass cover was not in the glove box of my 2023 RTL and was already installed in the tailgate. Had I not stumbled across this video, I would have remained completely clueless of it's existence. Makes me wonder what else there is, that the dealership failed to inform me of regarding features/functions on my RL?

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

They normally due - the reason for the video. Thanks for watching!

Wow! Now I can go back to the dealer and show them what it is. I haven't had a chance to read the owner's manual yet, but is it explained in there? Thanks for the video

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

I was already installed in my 2023 model.

@lindamattingly3783

9 ай бұрын

Mine too…..JDM (not Linda)

Haha, mine was already installed. I noticed it when looking things over and had to figure it out on my own what it was for but at least it was already installed. That is an unacceptable oversight on any dealer that doesn’t install these when they prepare the vehicle for sale.

@CampingRandy

3 жыл бұрын

Correct - still to this day I get orders for tailgate locks for 2020s!!!!

So, a PS to my earlier reply. Now that I know what the cap is for, it doesn't fit in the release hole on my 2023! Pretty sure I've got it oriented the right way (there's a "Front->" indication on the inside of the cap). The edge of the cap toward the open end of the tailgate has a channel that has to be fitted into the hole first, but I can only wiggle it in only so far before it stops - it then doesn't leave enough room for the opposite side of the cap to go in the hole no how matter how much I push and wiggle. There's a small foam rubber piece around the side of the cap with the groove that I gather is there to snug it in and/or reduce rattle that might be part of the problem. Don't want to force it any more than I have to, so I guess I'll have to check with Honda.

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Rotate it to fit. If it doesn’t- go back to the dealer to show you how. We pay to much for these vehicles to continue to deal with incompetent sales folks.

Thanks for the information on the tailgate locks. Here’s how we spell gnat, just FYI.

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - you know what I mean. As well the others who have informed me. Lol.

mine was installed but I could not figure out what it was a door to....i guess you just showed me...thanks...one other thing, does the arm on the little door go into the space/gap of the yellow pull cord?????....and if it was not installed properly, would the alarm go off intermittently with no known reason....my horn goes off in the middle of the day or night with no prompt....some people say it is the trunk lid main latch switch, while others have said it is the MICU part....it seems like it is a common occurrence out there....also the tailgate open light comes on dash even after I close tail gate and drive away...i get out and open and shut it tighter and warning light goes out...thanks again

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting on all accounts. I would take to the dealer for warranty review. You may have a bad wire harness in the hinge. Let me know what you find out.

PSS - Dealer's Service dept. confirmed that the tailgate lock emergency release cap that I got with my 2023 does not fit the emergency release hole in the tailgate. They confirmed that I have the correct part, but there are as yet no service bulletins from Honda about the problem or what to do about it. I've seen at least one other user on a Ridgeline user forum say they had the same problem.

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

How is that even possible?

I don’t have the tailgate power setting on my 2019. Any suggestions on another way to be able to lock my tailgate?

Thanks for solving the mystery! Our 2023 had this sitting in the glove box with no info, and I haven't found anything in the Owner's Manual about it. The online Honda video about enabling the tailgate autolock shows it only briefly.

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Wow - so great to be able to help!!!!

Will look tomorrow but is this on 2019 as well? If so im returning the the tailgate lock kit i just ordered.

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a 2020 or newer, the Ridgeline comes with a tailgate lock. To know if you have the power lock factory, look for a black key box underneath the tailgate to the left of the license plate.

I’ve just noticed in my 2020 Honda ridge line sport that when I looked the doors from the inside or outside that my driver side lock wasn’t locking my door…just wondering if it was something I hit on key fob or something on radio control panel or is this something common on the ridge line

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

I’d contact the dealer.

I just got a 23 H. Ridgeline. You seem to be in the know. Is there a way to lock the in bed trunk lid with the remote? If you reach under the tail gate you can open the trunk, not cool. Thanks

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

In the glove compartment is a switch. Also make sure you don’t have remote on your person when your try to open the trunk after you lock it.

I have a 2019 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition looking for information to lock the tailgate semi DIY I live in California should I Google it or ask the dealer to put it in or Shop

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Look up etrailer.com - they have a power lock for the Ridgeline

Este lock sirve para honda Ridgeline 2017

Hey, where can I get a hat like that?

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

It’s a limited edition Honda sold a few years back.

I have 08 ridgeline and my job makes it were I got to go in mud alot!!!!! How can I disable whatever it is that will let spin the tires, I get stuck all time. Please and thank you

@CampingRandy

2 ай бұрын

What!?!? Not true - first get some A/T tires. 265/60/18. Then use your VTM Lock button. Email or text if need be.

@DustinKitchens-ks7xb

2 ай бұрын

I'd do that I pit it in 2nd or 1st put the vtm on and it still won't let me spin tires when its needed and keep getting stuck. I got A/T 265/70/17.

@DustinKitchens-ks7xb

2 ай бұрын

That and now when I take it out of vtm lock I'll get like 10 miles down the road and the vtm light keeps coming on, on the dash

Look up WiFi trailer. No wiring needed. Uses your smart phone, you now will have trailer brake control.

@CampingRandy

10 ай бұрын

Those $300 and glitchy. I’m not relying on Bluetooth to engage my trailer brakes. I had a customer screwing with one of these, so I saw it first hand. Hard wire it. It’s plug and play.

does this electric locking tailgate bypass apply to my 2023 ridgeline?

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@georgesangilan2845

Жыл бұрын

@@CampingRandy just checked mine, it was already on the tailgate. And no the salesman overlooked that...

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Make sure to turn it on. It’s usually disabled.

@georgesangilan2845

Жыл бұрын

@@CampingRandy thanks for the heads up

2020 Ridgelines did not come in FWD (my mistake, I thought they stopped offering FWD by 2020)

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Correct

I have a 22 Ridgline sport and doesn’t have that🤔

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

You have a locking tailgate from the factory. Check under your tailgate. The lock box is there if it’s not in the glove compartment. Also set it on in the infotainment system. Thanks for watching.

Vid is a bit confusing - you’re talking about the tailgate lock then go into the trailer brake controller. I think it’s a needed vid, but maybe re-do it (without the gnats 🤣) and just focus on the key access and what exactly you’re tugging to release the tailgate lock - get a close up and explain it, then do a separate vid explaining the trailer brake controller. Other than that - awesome to mention this part; I had no idea. So if I get a Ridgeline I’ll know! I’m in the market but the market is NUTS - going to wait a bit I guess. Cool to see you’re in the Upstate SC; my wife is from the area! 👍

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an ADD thing.

@Dawgator

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampingRandy I’m right there with you but with ADHD - so when my brain was all about the tailgate I was like HUH WHAT? Trailer brakes? LOL Hey when I’m ready to buy I’ll give you a buzz!

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

The more you know!

@Dawgator

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampingRandy eTrailer is awesome too; they have a light set that if you’re concerned about the multiplexer on some single or two wire lighting systems, it does not actually tap into the wire but surrounds the wire and detects the change in the voltage when the device is used then transmits it to the trailer lighting!

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa - that’s awesome. Send me that link!!!!

Gee.. It only took Honda 5 years to figure the tailgate might need a way to be locked.

@CampingRandy

2 жыл бұрын

Correct

I guess this doesn't work on 2018 models

@CampingRandy

9 ай бұрын

Correct. You need to buy this to lock your tailgate. campingrandy.com/products/Honda-OEM-Ridgeline-Tailgate-Lock-Handle-Kit-w-Cover-Fits-2016-to-2019-p296367675

There is no "k" in gnats.

You lost me on “knat” bro...they’re gnats...🙄

@CampingRandy

Жыл бұрын

Move along