Parts Needed for Brake Controller Installation in 2017 Toyota Tacoma

Updated 07/10/2017 | Published 07/07/2017

Products Featured in This Question

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

(2763)

$159.19

Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector

(40)

$186.36

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(357)

$70.22

Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

(3397)

$121.19

7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End

(2638)

$43.19

Hook Probe Circuit Tester

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$12.27

Question:

This 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End Item # HM40975 looks like it will exactly fit in my 2017 Tacoma rear bumper where there is a dummy plug this shape. Will it? And, can I marry it up with another of your products that will complete the wiring requirements for a trailer with brakes?

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

We can help you equip your 2017 Toyota Tacoma with a 7-way trailer connector to allow installation and use of a trailer brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885. The Prodigy is highly reliable and among the best values in a brake controller.

Test the contacts on the plug you found with a tester like # PTW2993 to see if any of those circuits are active. If so, you will use Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness Kit # 22117 which allows brake controller installation on tow-package-equipped models.

If the plug is not active, then instead you'll use a 4-pole harness # C56349 along with our Brake Controller Install kit # ETBC7. These two parts include all the components needed, including a 7-way/4-pole connector. An install video is linked along with a helpful article.

Part # HM40975 is a general-purpose replacement 7-way for any vehicle that uses a round U.S. Car connector.