Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Brake Controller-Where to plug it in???

[Gifford]

I finally bought an electronic brake controller (Tekonsha Prodigy) It came with a harness which is supposed to plug in somewhere, Where the heck does it go? THe plug under the dash which I always assumed was the brake harness plug isnt even close to the same shape (I know I have the Dodge harness, because it has the same plug as the "pigtail" harness that came with the truck. Damn, I thought this was gonna be easy!

 

[Todd T]

since you posted in the 12v section i will assume you have an older truck. in that case the plug is attached to the side of the fuse block under the dash between the e brake pedal and the steering column.



don't feel bad they are hard to spot while impersonating a contortionist doing a hand stand.



keep looking..... its there once you find it you wont believe you were staring at it the whole time

 

[illflem]

Hard to answer when we don't know the year of your truck.

My '95s had a bundle of wires labeled brake controller, no plug, in-between the steering column and heater controls. Beware if you have to splice wires, absolutely none of the Dodge wire colors connect to the same color on the Tekonsha.

 

[Bandit1]

where is it on a 98?

 

[Roger rodbolt]

Originally posted by Bandit1

where is it on a 98?

My understanding is that if a '98 does not have the trailer tow package the plug is not there. Not sure how many year models are the same. Larry

 

[Todd T]

Good point Larry, i forgot about that.



if your truck does not have the Trailer Tow package IE rear sway bar (in 97 and UP models), overload springs, HD flasher and Brake Controller connector----- then you wont have a brake controller connector



if you need to wire for the connector read up on this link. http://dodgeram.org/tech/mods/electric/trailer_wire.htm there are several good posts including one from Dr. Joe man i have to say this, that guy is border lining anal he greased his trailer hitch bolts to get a proper torque reading not even "I" do that. and i have been accused of being the poster child for ARD.