Where is Brake Controller Install Harness for 2017 Jeep Cherokee

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just bought a brake controller for the jeep cherokee WITH factory tow package already installed. Cant find the plug to plug the harness in

asked by: Doug

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The connector to install an electric brake controller in your 2015 Jeep Cherokee is located behind a panel that is to the left of the steering column. They're often tucked up fairly far under the dash.

The connector will mate with the adapter # 3014-P that I've attached picture of.

For 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. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joe J.

3/12/2020

My question is will anything bad happen when I take that panel off there seems to be a light there

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Chris R.

3/13/2020

Removing that panel to access the factory brake controller plug won't cause any problems. Just carefully pry it away until you can pull the plug out for connection. The panel would be put back in place after installation.

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Terry K.

7/7/2020

I have a 2017 jeep sort trail hawk with factory tow package of 4500 pound but no electric brake i want to install one dealer tells me there is no plug under the dash to plug in brake controller could they be right I have looked under there can't locate the plug found fuse panel but no plug harness can you help me thanks Terry

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Chris R.

7/13/2020

From what I could find it looks like there should be a factory brake controller port under the dash of your Jeep as long as it does in fact have the factory tow package. Sometimes they can be pretty hidden but I wasn't able to track down its exact location, although it should be near where Jameson highlighted above. Your owner's manual might also offer some additional insight.

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Answer 1

As you can see at the 1:20 mark in the attached video, the factory brake controller harness on your 2017 Jeep Cherokee will be located under the driver's side dash panel. The connector will be grey in color and positioned just to the left of…

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Answer 2

Thank you for all of the details in your question. It looks like you have a faulty ground or some corrosion in one of your connectors. On a trailer the functions for your turn signals are also tied into the brake lights so if your right turn signal…

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Answer 3

It could just be a fuse on your 1999 Chevy 2500. Check the owner's manual and fuse panel lids to see if there is a separate fuse for trailer brake lights. It could also be a stop light or CHMSL fuse that is blown. If Your 1999 Chevy is an actual…

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Answer 4

This sounds like a ground problem on the right side. The turn signal not working makes sense because with the brake lights, there is a constant signal coming through which is enough to make the lights illuminate on both sides like they should. But…

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Answer 5

For installing a Tekonsha brake controller like our best selling P2 part #90885 in your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee we have the install harness part #TK93VR which is a confirmed fit and would work well. This would simply plug into the vehicle and the…

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Answer 6

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 7

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Hello Aaron, thanks for reaching out. We do have air bag kits for the 1979 Chevy C10, but nothing that would work with a lowered suspension. Everything we have is designed for the stock ride height. What you can use instead is the RoadActive…

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Answer 10

To tow your trailer that uses an RV style 7-way blade style connector with your semi that has a 7-pin connector, you need to construct an adapter that will also combine the brake signal into the right and left directional signal pins. This can be…

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Answer 11

Yes, it does John. So long as you have the Ford Performance Heavy Duty Modular Front Bumper with the tow hooks, the easiest way to flat tow it is to use the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit item #C59JR. This adapter connects right to the tow hooks without…

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Answer 12

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…

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