Brake Controller for a 2012 Ram 2500 to Replace Factory Brake Controller

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I have a 2012 ram 2500hd with a factory trailer brake control. I want to bypass it and order an aftermarket controller. I understand that the dealer has to reprogram the ITBM to get rid of the warning lamp. Will the new controller work before I get that reprogrammed? Also where will the aftermarket harness plug into? There are two plugs that go into the factory brake controller and the other end is hard wired in with a bunch of other wires. Thanks.

asked by: Darryl H

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Yes, the new brake controller will work whether or not you have the ITBM reprogrammed on your 2012 Ram 2500. I recommend the P2 # 90885. It will require harness # 3021-P which will plug into a connector located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal. I have linked the instructions for this harness for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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I attached a picture that shows a chart for the brake controller wiring on your 2012 Dodge Ram. Your truck would fall under the new Dodge section.

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The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In #3023-P will work with aftermarket brake controllers, but I'm not 100 percent clear if that's what you are attempting to do. If so, you are going to have to go to…

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The connector you are looking for will be located taped to another larger wiring harness just to the right and above the emergency brake pedal, as shown in the photo I have edited for you. You can confirm that this is the correct connector by testing…

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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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