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Electric brake controller

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by Singledadjames, Jul 2, 2017.

  1. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    Singledadjames

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    my 2016 came with a tow package, but I am having to install a electric brake controller. I have watched that the controller is easy to install. I have installed the controller and found the wiring up behind the dash and hooked it up, but apparently there is no power, as the controller does not light up. I am figuring it's a blow fuse or I have to hook up something else.

    Anyone else have a problem installing an electric brake controller? Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated
     
  2. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    BlueFalconActual

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Did you remove the factory controller? All of the 2016s that have the tow package came with a controller (for the 5.7's at least).
     
  3. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    Which controller are you trying to install? I have a 2015 and even though they did not come with brake controllers till '16 I have the harness behind the dash. I have a p3 hooked up and works great.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Mine has the smaller V-8 and it did not come with a factory controller. The wiring harness is behind the dash and I found it. The controller I bought came with a pigtail to plug right into the Tundra which it did. Just not getting anything on the controller. I have talked with the controller people as we troubled shooted. Using a meter, just not getting power to the wiring harness behind the dash that I plug the controller into.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Yeah I would check the fuse
     
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    Smaller V8?
     
  7. Jul 2, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    I think he's talking about the 4.6
     
  8. Jul 2, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    You likely have to install the fuse(s) in the fuse box under the hood, both for the brake controller, and your trailer charge power. I assume your truck is factory wired with the 7 pin connector.
     
  9. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:53 AM
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    Yes, my Tundra came with tow package and the 7 pin connector. Now to try and find what slots the fuses go in
     

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