Parts Needed to Wire Up a 7-Way on 2008 Honda Ridgeline for Installing Brake Controller

Updated 12/06/2016 | Published 12/05/2016

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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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$159.19

10 Gauge Wire - Blue Primary - Per Foot

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Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers

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$56.30

Question:

I have an 08 honda ridgeline. Installed the 7 wire trailer wiring a few years back just for lights. Now I need trailer brakes. Found the OEM trailer harness connector tucked into the undercarriage. Do you offer the male connector for the oem harness with pig tails?

asked by: Eric N

Expert Reply:

First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

For a wiring kit to install a brake controller to your 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.

expert reply by: Jameson C