Which is plug under the dash is the Factory Brake Controller?
The location for the plug should be under the steering column toward the left. If you have the factory brake controller adapter it will plug into the plug under the dash and the bare wires will be attached to the brake controller color to color.
What do I need to hardwire my brake controller?
If you do not have a factory connector plug in your vehicle, you will have to hardwire the brake controller from scratch. If you already have a factory 7-way and 4-way, you can use the Wiring Kit, Item # 5506, to connect your brake controller.
How to test 7 way trailer electrical plug?
In this video I show how to test a 7 way trailer plug wiring harness for towing a travel trailer or RV by using a led trailer light adapter tester to test signals, brakes and running lights on the rear hitch of a tow vehicle.
What do I need for a trailer brake controller?
If you do not have a factory 7-way connector, you’ll need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller – 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat – 10 Gauge Wires, Item # ETBC7. I’ve attached an article on wiring your brake control from scratch.
The location for the plug should be under the steering column toward the left. If you have the factory brake controller adapter it will plug into the plug under the dash and the bare wires will be attached to the brake controller color to color.
What causes trailer brakes to engage when plugged in?
Corrosion in trailer and/or vehicle plug. Brake signal wire on trailer or vehicle is damaged, exposed wiring is touching metal area. Trailer brakes engage when it is plugged into the vehicle. Incorrect stoplight wire connection. Corrosion in trailer and/or vehicle plug. Adapter wiring does not match OEM connector on vehicle.
How to troubleshoot a brake controller on a trailer?
1 Trailer has too many brakes for brake controller to handle. 2 Corrosion in trailer and/or vehicle plug. 3 Brake signal wire on trailer is damaged, exposed wiring is touching metal area or another circuit. 4 Malfunctioning brake magnet (s).
If you do not have a factory connector plug in your vehicle, you will have to hardwire the brake controller from scratch. If you already have a factory 7-way and 4-way, you can use the Wiring Kit, Item # 5506, to connect your brake controller.
