Does Installing Aftermarket Brake Controller in 2012 Ram 3500 Require Going to Dealer to Re-Program

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2012 ram 3500 6.7 with factory brake controller. There’s two plugs on the back side of the factory brake controller. Does the harness #3023-p plug into those two connectors after I unplug them or do they connect else where? I understand if I don’t go to the dealer to have them re-program I will get a fault on the dash, but will it cause other issues. I just don’t want to have to go to the dealer and give them more $$$$$$$$$$. Thanks

asked by: Jeff

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The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # 3023-P will work with aftermarket brake controllers, but I'm not 100 percent clear if that's what you are attempting to do. If so, you are going to have to go to the dealer if you already have the Dodge factory brake controller.

If you take a look at the linked help article you can see the tech bulletin stating this.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows a chart for the brake controller wiring on your 2012 Dodge Ram. Your truck would fall under the new Dodge section.

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Answer 2

Yes, the new brake controller will work whether or not you have the ITBM reprogrammed on your 2012 Ram 2500. I recommend the P2 #90885. It will require harness #3021-P which will plug into a connector located under the dash near the emergency brake…

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Answer 3

The connector you are looking for will be located taped to another larger wiring harness just to the right and above the emergency brake pedal, as shown in the photo I have edited for you. You can confirm that this is the correct connector by testing…

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Answer 4

I called my contact at Tekonsha and asked about replacing the Dodge Integrated Brake Controller if the truck is a 2010 through 2015. If you have a different year Ram just let me know and I can make some recommendations that will work for you. They…

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Answer 5

It sounds like your factory brake controller on your 2012 Ram 3500 is at the end of it's life, or that it isn't compatible with an EOH brake configuration even though it is supposed to be. One other thing you can do to double check, is to set…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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