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• Locating Brake Controller Connector on 2013 Toyota Tacoma with Factory Tow Package
  
• Since your 2013 Toyota Tacoma has a factory tow package, including a 7-way connector at the back bumper, it will have a brake controller connector. While it is usually visible above the emergency brake pedal, it may sometimes be taped or zip-tied to other wiring. You can try checking further up under the dash panel. If not there, the connector may be tucked in behind the left hand kick panel. Please refer to the attached photo. The Tekonsha installation instructions for the P2,...
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• Can a Trailer with Electric Brakes be Towed by a Cadillac SRX Without a Brake Controller
  
• It is possible to tow a trailer with electric brakes if your tow vehicle is not setup to tow a trailer with electric brakes. The brakes simply would not work. Electric trailer brakes are powered by a brake controller. Brake controllers are separate units that are installed on the tow vehicle. Most states have laws that require brakes on the trailer to be functional if the trailer exceeds a certain weight. If you will be driving the trailer on any main roadways, I would recommend checking...
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• Brake Controller Wiring for Ford E-450 Motorhome
  
• If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item # 3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450 vehicles, the plug is located behind the storage compartment above the radio. Once you remove the storage compartment, you can plug in the adapter and run the cord behind your dash to the brake controller. I've attached several images showing where...
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• Location of Brake Controller Port on a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
  
• If your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has the factory installed hitch and a 7-Way connector, then all of the wires for the brake controller have been run. The factory brake controller port is located in the black box underneath the dash on the drivers side, to the left of the brake pedal. Usually a brake control adapter will be included in the junction box. If an adapter is not in the junction box you can use the Draw-Tite Universal Brake Control Wiring Adapter, part # 3015-S, for...
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• Installing an Electric Brake Controller in a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse with a Factory 7-Way Connector
  
• The Electric Brake Controller Adapter, part # 3026-P, is confirmed to fit the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Limited. If you have a Limited model you should have the connector underneath your dashboard. Since you don't have the connector under your dash instead of using the # 3026-P adapter you need our # 5506 wiring kit to install the Prodigy P3, part # 90195. The wiring kit includes everything to power a brake controller. I've linked a video from when we installed our # ETBC7 kit on...
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• How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 With Factory Tow Package
  
• To determine what additional equipment you will need to install a brake controller on your 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5, we will need to know how your truck is equipped. The tow package for the Tundra may have come with either a 4-way flat trailer connector or a 7-way round trailer connector at the rear bumper. If your Tundra came with a 4-way flat trailer connector, then you will also need the 4 and 7 Pole Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This kit includes a connector with a 7-way round and 4-way...
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• Troubleshooting Valley Journey HD Trailer Brake Controller SC Error Message
  
• The SC error code on the Valley Journey HD brake controller indicates that there is a short circuit situation. The trailer brake circuit (blue wire on the brake controller) may be shorted to ground. Since you have stated you recently replaced the brakes, it is possible that a ground wire came disconnected or was not connected during installation. I would check the grounds starting at the brake controller. Next, I would move to the 7-Way trailer connector and make sure that it is grounded...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller With OC Code Flashing
  
• Since you did not mention the particular brake controller that you have, I am going to give you some general brake controller information that might help you solve the problem. I am including a link to a FAQ page on troubleshooting a brake controller. OC would mean open circuit, which means that the trailer is not connected. The brake controller does not recognize a connection to the trailer. On some brake controllers it will also show OC if you are using a brake controller with an electric...
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• Recommended 7-Way And 4-Way Wiring For 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S
  
• For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S, I recommend you start with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118416. The connection points for this adapter are behind the driver's side tail lights. Then you will want to use the 7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring - Vehicle End # HM40975-11998 to hardwire to that 4-way. Next, you will want to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer...
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• Recommendation for Adding 7-Way Trailer Connector to Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with 4-Way Connection
  
• For your adapter from the 4-way to a 7-way, I recommend the Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185. This will give you the option of adding the 12V power, the brake controller output, and the reverse lights. Even if you don't add those functions, you still need to install the white ground wire for proper function. If you want to add those features, I recommend the wiring kit # 5506. The trailer side 7-way will work well with this adapter on your Hyundai Santa Fe Sport....
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• How to Iinstall a Brake Controller on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
  
• To install a brake controller on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will most likely have to hard wire. From the information I was able to obtain there is a brake controller connection point but the connector is not available aftermarket. If a connector is supplied it will be in one of two locations. The first is under the dash just to the left of the steering column. The second is behind the drivers side kick panel next to the emergency brake pedal. If you find the connector you will...
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2014 Toyota Tacoma
  
• If your 2014 Toyota Tacoma came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then the plug-in for a brake controller should be there. Harness # 3040-P is the correct one for your truck and a Tekonsha brake controller. I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable. I have linked a video to the right that shows where the controller plugs in. This adapter plugs into the 5-pin connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The...
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• How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Factory Tow Package
  
• I have exactly what you will need for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to tow your Vintage Airstream with brakes. The first thing you will want is a 7-way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle and for this I recommend the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector part # HM42190 which is a direct plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires/circuits. The square plug on the end of this connector will plug into and replace the 4-way trailer...
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• Location of Factory Trailer Brake Controller Harness on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma with Tow Package
  
• The factory harness to plug in a brake controller wiring harness on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma is located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 5-pin connector that mates with the one on the adapter, # 3040-P. The harness does include an additional ground (white) wire that will need to be attached to a bare metal surface. The P2 is a proportional controller that applies the trailer brakes in proportion to how...
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• What Does the OC Error Code Mean on a Valley Journey Trailer Brake Controller
  
• On the Valley Journey brake controller, the OC code indicates that the manual override lever is being applied and there is no trailer connected. If this is happening any other time, there are some things you can do to fix it. Start by fully applying the manual override and letting it snap back into place. Do this several times to clean the contacts inside the brake controller. Next, with the trailer disconnected, check the trailer connector on the vehicle and clean out any dirt and corrosion....
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma Without Brake or 12 Volt Power Wire
  
• I am surprised to hear your 2005 Toyota Tacoma came with the factory brake controller harness, but the 7-way trailer connector was not wired for brakes or 12 volt power. If you were not the original owner, it may be possible that the previous owner had the 7-way connector installed, but only had the light functions wired. There is really no telling where Toyota stopped the power wire and brake wire from the brake controller harness under the dash. Unfortunately there is not a specific...
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• How to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1998 GMC C/K Series Truck
  
• From what I know there are no tow package wires under the dash in the 1998 model year GM trucks. The under dash wire harness started in 2007. And from 1999 to 2006 there was a port under the dash. But for 1998 a brake controller has to be hardwired in. If the truck does not have a trailer connector you will need to first add a 4-Way using # 118315 or # 118312 for a deep drop bumper. If it already has a 4-Way or using the one just installed you would then need a 4 and 7 Way installation...
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• Troubleshooting 47285 Reliance Brake Controller Issue With No Power to Trailer Brakes
  
• You should have some connections underneath the hood that will need to be made on your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado in order to power the trailer brakes. Access your accessory fuse block by first removing the bracket nearest to the driver, then removing the top and lower covers. Once you have access to the fuse block, you should see a red wire with a ring terminal, and a blue wire with a small plug on the cab side. The red wire must be connected to the closest positive post, which will...
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• Troubleshooting SC Error Code on a Brake Controller
  
• The SC error code on the Valley Journey HD brake controller indicates that there is a short circuit situation. The trailer brake circuit (blue wire on the brake controller) may be shorted to ground. To determine where the problem is you will need to sever the blue brake output circuit wire and using a circuit tester like a # BTMT15 test for voltage on the circuit from the brake controller using the manual override lever. If the SC code goes away then you know the problem lies somewhere...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country with Factory Tow Package
  
• The 2016 Town and Country does not come with a factory integrated brake controller. If the 7-Way connector on your 2016 Chrysler Town and Country was factory installed, which is must have been since it has the factory tow package, then installing a brake controller won't be much trouble at all. First, sometimes on vehicles that have the factory tow package there will be a brake controller harness that is included. They usually stick it in the glove box. I do not know if Chrysler provides...
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited with Factory Tow Package
  
• While I cannot confirm a brake controller wiring harness for the 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited there is still a way to install a brake controller. First you would need a 4-Way wiring harness. We do have trailer wiring harnesses for the 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited. For models without the factory tow package Curt has # C56407 and Tekonsha has # 118786. There is a note on the Tekonsha harness though that states it does not currently work with Rubicon or Sahara models. Adding a...
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Equipped with a Factory 4-Way
  
• I can help you install a brake controller and finish connecting the wiring for your 7-way plug on your Ram 1500 that came with a factory 4-way. Sounds like you already have the 7-way plug with the factory 4-way wires run, similar to the # 37185. So to complete the 7-way and install a brake controller you will want to get the # 5506 wiring kit. This will include the wire, circuit breakers, ring terminals, and butt connectors you will need to finish the 7-way setup. The center pin wire...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendations for a 2012 Honda Pilot Without a Factory Tow Package
  
• There are a few different options that you have to install a 4-way or a 7-way trailer connector on your 2012 Honda Pilot. Option 1 would be to install the Tow Ready 7-Way Wiring Harness, # 118265, that you referenced and use a 7-way to 4-way adapter like part # PK12716 so you can connect to the 4-way connector from your trailer. The only downside to this set up is adding a brake controller. Since your vehicle did not come with a factory tow package, it probably does not have a brake...
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a 7-Way but Not a Tow Package
  
• As you probably know, in 2003 Toyota made the Tundra with or with out a factory trailer connector. So if they installed one when you bought it, they might not have run all the wiring for a brake controller. This might be why you only see 4 wires at the 7-Way. I believe this is the case, so you will need to hardwire the brake controller. You will need a brake controller. I recommend the Prodigy, # 90885. It is one of our best selling and highest rated controllers. There are two possible...
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• How to Install Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 in Australian 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  
• The exact components and wiring connections included in what is termed a factory tow package vary among auto makers. There may also be differences between the U.S. models with which we are familiar and the version sold in Australia. Your local dealership should be able to provide the specifics as to how your vehicle will be equipped when delivered. If your Grand Cherokee will be delivered with a 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, an under-dash port for connection of a brake...
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