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Replacing the 7 pin trailer connector

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by tx_tundra, Jun 4, 2016.

  1. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    tx_tundra

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    Hi, I'm wondering if I can replace the factory 7 pin with the modern 7pin/4pin combo oem that Toyota sells for the newer tundras. The connector on the back looks exactly like the back of my single 7 pin connector.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    You would have to check the wiring if you are talking a plug an play thing. If not plug and play it would be fairly simple to re-wire it. Also, 1st gens did not come with all the wires to the 7 pin plug, for it to fully function you need to run a couple of extra wires. If I remember right I had to run the trailer brake wire and the power to trailer battery wire. The early ones got the 7 pin plug but it was wired about like a 4 pin plug. Also, if all you want is the ability to use a 4 pin plug you can get an adapter that plugs in to the 7 pin and converts it to a 4 pin...they are fairly cheap at Wally World.
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    Interesting my 06 is wired for brakes, tow package with a connection for a brake controller. I'll have to check the diagram.
     
  4. Jun 7, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    My Taco Pro has that also. At least in the early 1st gens they supplied a 7 pin plug but no wiring for a brake controller etc. When I did mine we had to tap the brake light power and also run a wire or 2 to the rear. From the factory it would run the lights on a 7 pin plug, but no brakes etc....
     

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