Install Harness Recommendation for Installing Tekonsha Primus IQ in 2011 Ram 3500

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I am not putting this on my 2011 ram ( this is my past truck ) . I am switching to my new used 2016 Ram 1500 with my brake control Tekonsha Prodigy P3 with the wire harness I used from my 2011 ram 3500 Will the wire hardness #3021 work for the 2016 Ram 1500 Did dose plug into the truck brake plug and the unit dose light up ? Thanks you

asked by: Roy

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You'll need a new harness part # 3024-P to go along with the Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 as there was a big enough change in 2015 for the Rams that they had to come up with a new fit for it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Roy

2/13/2019

I am not putting this on my 2011 ram ( this is my past truck ) . I am switching to my new used 2016 Ram 1500 with my brake control Tekonsha Prodigy P3 with the wire harness I used from my 2011 ram 3500 Will the wire hardness #3021 work for the 2016 Ram 1500 Did dose plug into the truck brake plug and the unit dose light up ? Thanks you

Jameson C.

2/13/2019

A 3021-P will not fit on a 2016 Ram 1500, you have to go with the part # 3024-P.

Answer 1

You should have a single plug under the driver side dash on your 2015 Ram 1500 that you will simply need to connect an Adapter, like part #3024-P, to for installing a Brake Controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. If you check out the…

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Answer 2

Hello Johnny. I am going to give you 2 options for your 2018 Ram 4x4. First option is our most cost effective proportional brake controller, the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional #TK37ER. This…

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Answer 3

You do have a port for connecting the plug-in adapter for a brake controller under your dash. This is typically found under the dash to the left of the console. The attached photos shows the connector and where it should be. It could be really buried…

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Answer 4

As long as it's not in the way for your daily vehicle use you will be just fine to leave your Primus IQ brake controller part #TK90160 installed all the time as that is what nearly everyone does with their controllers. Now if the controller is…

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Answer 5

The Prodigy P2 brake controller #90885 and the Primus IQ #TK90160 share some basic features, but there are many differences. The most obvious ones are the displays and appearances of the units, which are connected to the usability of the brake…

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Answer 6

There are so many possible configurations of trucks, including the 2015 Ram 1500, that it is entirely possible that some do not have the brake controller port or harness present. Typically this would be the case on the base model or work truck models…

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Answer 7

The correct brake controller install harness to use on your 2015 Ram Sport 1500 is the #3024-P if you plan to use a Tekonsha brake controller. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part #90885. This is our best…

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Answer 8

As long as the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller #TK90160 that you referenced is set up correctly the braking setting will largely be based on the brakes of the trailer. When I say installed correctly I mean that you have the controller…

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Answer 9

Your dealer should be able to provide the details you're looking for based on the VIN. I'd agree, since that fuse is installed, you very likely have the factory 7-way tow package. Although most 1997 Dodge Ram trucks will have the connector…

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Answer 10

If you do not have a factory brake controller, then you do not need to take the truck to a Dodge dealer. To install an aftermarket brake controller, you just need a brake controller that is compatible the 2015 Ram trucks like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3,…

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Answer 11

Hey James, Here are the parts you need to completely redo the wiring on your 2004 Dodge Ram: - Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat #C59496 - Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7 The Curt kit gives you the basic light functions while the…

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Answer 12

Since you have a 89 degree nose on your trailer you would not need the Sidewinder pin box that your trailer has to allow you to make sharp turns. However, what you described is not something that would be normally caused by a Sidewinder. I would hate…

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Install Harness Recommendation for Installing Tekonsha Primus IQ in 2011 Ram 3500

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