Brake Controller Installation on 2006 Toyota Tundra w/o Tow Package

Updated 09/20/2012 | Published 09/18/2012

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Question:

I have a 2006 toyota tundra sr5 2x4 access cab it did not come with towing package and i bought brake controller tekonsha p-3 and brake controller adp tekonsha code #3040-p bought all from etrailer.The tundra does not have the brake controller harness.I disasemble the driver kick panel and there was no brake harness looked under dash and nothing.I dont know what to do next

asked by: Mel S

Expert Reply:

The 2006 Toyota Tundra will not have the under dash connector unless it was equipped with the factory tow package that includes the factory 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper.

Since it appears that you do not have the factory 7-way, the install will be a bit more involved, but is still certainly doable. You will need our Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7 to hardwire the brake controller. If your Tundra does not already have a 4-pole trailer connector, you will need to install one using part # C59236. You will not be able to use the # 3040-P.

The Brake Controller Install Kit includes an adapter that will convert the 4-pole to a 7-way, plus all wire, hardware and circuit breakers necessary to successfully complete the install. If your truck has the long bed, you will probably need an extra length of wire, part # 10-2-1.

I will link you to the installation instructions for the # ETBC7 kit, as well as a link to an install video that will walk you through the process, step by step.