How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500
Updated 06/14/2024 | Published 08/18/2018
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Is their a harnness to plug in for trailer breaks on 2002 doge ram 1500
asked by: Kenley
Expert Reply:
There are plug-in brake controller adapters for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 but only for certain brake controllers and if you have a factory trailer connector. If the above is true then please let me know what brake controller you have and I will be glad to see if we have the correct plug-in brake controller adapter for you. For example, if you have the ever popular Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 then you will need to use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3020-P.
If your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 did not come with a factory trailer connector then regardless of which brake controller you have there will not be a plug-in brake controller adapter and you will need to hardwire one in using the following. You will need a 4-way like the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit part # 119178KIT and a 4 to 7-way adapter like the Brake Controller Install Kit part # ETBC7.
I have attached our help article which explains all of this for you as well.
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Mike
6/13/2024
I have a 2002 dodge ram 4WD slt 1500 in the bumper is a 7/4pin unit pretty sure factory how do I know if the 7 pin is active what colors are the ones for electrical brake further in harness I know by plug blue white etc and there is a 40 am fuse spot for electrical trailer how do I know for sure my truck has electrical brakes controller anywhere????