Will The Kick Sensor For Hands Free Lift Gate On a 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Work After Receiver Install

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The Mazda CX-90 PHEV 2024 features a hands-freeinch kicking motion under the rear bumper to open the power liftgate. Does this hitch interfere / disable this feature?

asked by: Dan L

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While we have not had a 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV in our shop with the hands free liftgate to test the exact function I can say most applications will not eliminate the use of the kick sensor. I installed our receiver on my Acura RDX which takes up a lot more of the space under the bumper with its visible cross tube and I can still use the kick sensor on mine to operate the hands free liftgate. You will likely find that you need to perform the kick motion on either side of the receiver tube and one side may work better than the other.

I do recommend installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C24ZV when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way which is the most common connector used on small trailer you might tow. It will also allow you to use Auxiliary Lights # C53201 with your hitch mounted accessories.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Dan L.

3/1/2024

Thanks for the wiring kit, I am only planning to use a bike rack which does have a light connector (kuat rack), so would this require the same or different wiring kit?

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Bud M.

3/1/2024

@DanL I always recommend adding wiring as local laws are continuing to change and more and more places are requiring Auxiliary Lights # C53201. These lights are nice as they are universal and can be used for multiple applications. For bike racks especially they often can impair the view of your tail lights depending on the size of your bike. Since you mentioned your Kuat already has lights they are likely connected through the 4-way flat connector recommended above.

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Answer 1

It is, yes. It can be hard to tell for sure, so I have added a photo for you showing the underside of a 2024 Mazda CX-90 with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C25FV. As you can see by that photo, the crosstube is concealed and hidden away, so only…

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Answer 2

There is no cutting required to install the Curt Hitch item #C25FV on your 2024 Mazda CX-90. There is a small panel beneath your bumper cover that you will remove and not reinstall that will give you clearance for the 2" receiver. If you wanted…

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Answer 3

Yes, we do! To add a hitch to your 2024 Mazda CX-90, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C25FV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. The Curt Hitch item #C25FV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It…

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Answer 4

Hey Andrii; a hitch for a 2021 CX-9 is definitely not compatible with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV. For the '24 CX-90 PHEV what you need is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C25FV.

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Answer 5

The best hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-90 is going to be the Curt item #C25FV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs…

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Answer 6

Hello David, thanks for reaching out. Sounds like you are on the right track here. Both the Curt #C25FV (13568) and #C74MJ (13627) will fit all models of the 2024 CX-90 and this includes the PHEV plug-in hybrid model. This is actually a rare case…

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Answer 7

I checked with Curt and yes, their item #C25FV hitch, does indeed come with the necessary fish wire. It looks like the fish wire was left out by mistake when the hardware was packaged for the new hitch. I have been assured this misstep has been…

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Answer 8

The hitch and wiring combo you'll need to go with for your 2024 Mazda CX-90 comes from Curt and includes the following parts: - Trailer Hitch #C25FV - Wiring Harness #C59236 The trailer hitch doesn't require drilling, but you may need to…

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Answer 9

It looks quite good, in my opinion; I have gone ahead and added a photo for you of a 2024 Mazda CX-90 so you can see what yours will look like after the installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C25FV. The #C25FV has a concealed crosstube so…

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Answer 10

Since U-Haul installed the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C24ZV on your 2024 Mazda CX-90 you are probably going to want to have them check it for you. If they are not willing to help you then you are going to want to use a Test Light…

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Answer 11

The Curt #C59236 wiring you've found for your 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a universal wiring kit that essentially fits any vehicle on the market since it requires splicing into the OEM wiring of the vehicle for the installation. The Curt 56494, which is…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Will The Kick Sensor For Hands Free Lift Gate On a 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Work After Receiver Install

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