How to Install Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 in 2013 Dodge Durango Without Under-Dash Port

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Hello, How do I wire this brake controller to my 2013 Dodge Durango that did not come factory equipped with a brake controller port under the dash board. Thanks.

asked by: Terri C

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Expert Reply:

If your 2013 Dodge Durango lacks a 7-way trailer connector and the under-dash connection port for a brake controller (which would allow you to use the quick-connect harness # 3045-P) you can still do a hard-wired installation. To do this you can use our # ETBC7, which is a complete brake controller installation kit that includes a 7-way connector, wiring, circuit breakers, connectors and circuit tester.

If your Durango does not have a 4-pole trailer connector already you will also need a wiring harness to provide the 4-pole, which you will then connect to the 7-way included in the # ETBC7.

I recommend harness # 118552 as this includes a powered converter. A powered converter will provide a direct 12V feed from your tow vehicle battery to power the lights on your trailer; this avoids the risk of the current demand from the trailer lighting overloading the Durango tail light wiring. This Curt harness simply plugs in to the tail light connectors on your Durango without need to cut or splice into the new vehicle wiring. Once you plug the connectors in to the tail light wiring you will need only to attach the white ground wire ring terminal to a clean bare metal surface and run a length of 10-gauge wire (included in the ETBC7) to the included fuse and on to the positive terminal of your battery.

The install instructions for the Curt harness are attached for your reference along with a helpful article that covers all the steps for brake controller installation. I have also included a video showing installation of the
ETBC7 in a Dodge vehicle.

The Tekonsha P2 includes a 4-wire pigtail lead. The 4 wires connect as follows: the white ground wire attaches either to the battery negative terminal or to a clean bare metal surface; the black wire provides 12V power input to the controller and this connects through the circuit breaker (included in the ETBC7) to the positive terminal on your battery. The blue wire carries the controller output signal for your trailer brakes and this connects to the second wire (supplied in the ETBC7) and on to the 7-way connector. This brake output wire connects to the pin at the 5-o-clock position (please refer to the photo provided). The red wire brings the brake signal to the controller from the cold side of the brake light switch located at the brake pedal. You will use the included tester to find the terminal on the brake switch that carries a signal only when the brake pedal is pressed.

When making your plug-in connections at the tail lights and trailer connector your installation can be protected by an application of dielectric grease, such as # 11755, which helps prevent corrosion of the contacts to protect proper operation.