How to Find the Cold Side if the Brake Switch on 1997 Dodge Van
Updated 04/15/2019 | Published 04/12/2019
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I have everything connected and wired besides the red wire from my brake controller. I don’t see a brake switch at the top of my brake pedal. 1997 Dodge B3500/ram 3500 van.
asked by: Kodi
Expert Reply:
If you are installing a brake controller such as the Primus IQ # TK90160 with Installation Kit for Brake Controllers # ETBC7 you can find the cold side of the brake switch on your 1997 Dodge Van with Circuit Tester # PTW2979.
The cold side of the brake switch will be the wire above your brake pedal that only shows power when the brake pedal is pushed down; through trial and error you can find that wire by utilizing the circuit tester.
I have added a link to a help article in brake controller installation which I recommend taking a look at.
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