No Power to Brake Controller on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with Factory Tow Package

Updated 05/28/2015 | Published 05/26/2015

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Question:

have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 with tow package. i just installed a tektonic trailer brake controller using factory plug in under dash. all lights and turn signals work but no power to trailer brake controller, trailer brakes do not work? fuse for trailer brakes is good???

asked by: Mike C

Expert Reply:

First, make sure that you are using the correct brake controller wiring harness for your Tekonsha controller. For a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 that came with a factory 4 or 7-Way trailer connector you should be using harness # 3020-P.

Some trucks have more than one fuse for a brake controller or a fuse and a relay for the brake controller. Consult the legend on the inside of the power distribution box lid to find if your truck does indeed have more than one fuse or a relay. If the truck has an in-cab fuse panel you can check there as well.

If there is no power on the black wire and everything else, fuses, wiring, etc., are good then you will have to hardwire in the controller. I have included a couple of links that should help.

expert reply by: Michael H