Brake Controller Installation Kit for a 1999 Toyota 4Runner with Tow Package

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I have a 99 Toyota 4 Runner with the tow package 4Pole. All I need is the ETBC7 correct? The kit should contain everything I need to connect my Prodigy brake controller.

asked by: Mike

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Since you have an existing 4-pole connector, you are correct, the Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7 should be everything you need to install your Prodigy P2 brake controller, part # 90885.

We have a wiring diagram that illustrates the wiring of the # ETBC7 Kit, see photo at right, and installation instructions are available online, see link.

expert reply by: Andi

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