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Does 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Still Need OEM Components to Install Brake Controller  

Updated 01/14/2026 | Published 01/12/2026

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I purchased this for my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg- it is listed as compatible. But I am also aware there is is a bulletin on the etrailer website saying parts are needed for installation of other Tekonsha controllers on Touaregs: 1 connector housing 1J0-972-782 and 2 wire/terminal assemblies 000-979-228. Do I still need to purchase the above connector and wires to make this controller work? Thanks!

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Expert Reply:

Hey Brendan, this is a great question but yes you do still need those Porsche/VW components to install the Tekonsha iD brake controller part # TK26BR as those are parts they are only able to get. What are you planning on towing?

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Brendan M.

1/13/2026

Thank you! Will be towing a track car occasionally

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Jameson C.

1/13/2026

@BrendanM oh nice! What kind of racing do you do?
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Brendan

1/13/2026

@JamesonC Time trial and HPDE, recently moved into something track-only hence the need for a trailer, and U-haul's incline is too steep
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Jameson C.

1/13/2026

@Brendan Nice! I hadn't heard of HDPE but that sounds like a lot of fun a great way to get into racing while being a bit safer.
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Mike B.

1/14/2026

I put one my Lexus RX 350. Put in the glove box. Works great.

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Jameson C.

1/14/2026

@MikeB That's a good spot for it! Totally out of sight!

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