We have never encountered a case of a 4Runner needing a diode in order to use the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED24FR. If you suspect voltage is low you could always go in and test with a volt meter.
The Redarc Encapsulated Power Diode # RED34FR is generally only needed on vehicles with certain advanced safety systems like the Adaptive Cruise Control, Assisted Emergency Braking and Autonomous Emergency Braking. Since you are using the plug-and-play pigtail # RED49FR you should not need any... view full answer...
Since this is the first time you have used the connector on your 4Runner, if it has been awhile since it was installed or if it is factory then there can be some corrosion build up inside the connector preventing it from working. This happened to a friend of mine recently. Scraping out the corrosion will help. Also make sure the main ground is connected to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface.
If that does not help then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2991 to test the vehicle... view full answer...
Assuming that your trailer brakes are properly adjusted, I'd be leaning toward the brake controller as being the problem.
The Voyager was a pretty decent controller for its time, but technology has pretty much passed it by. The controller uses an internal pendulum to sense how quickly the vehicle is coming to a stop, instead of the solid-state accelerometer used in modern controllers like the Primus # TK90160, Prodigy P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195. The Tekonsha Primus, Prodigy P2 or P3 all... view full answer...
I do not have any specific information about what color wire feeds the running light circuit to your OEM 7-way on your 2005 4Runner. Vehicle manufacturers have been known to vary wire color within the same model year, so wiring by color does not always work.
If you can access the rear of the connector, and find the terminals where the individual wires attach, the wire that feeds the pin in the 1:00 position will be the running light circuit. I have linked you to our Wiring FAQ article... view full answer...
I spoke to my tech contact at Prodigy and he said that he has heard of this issue on two other 2015 4Runners and the solution they have for right now until they can get their hands on one is to wire up a pulse preventer like part # 5501 backwards to the stoplight signal to prevent the error code.
I know it's a strange sounding solution but if you cut the red wire of your brake controller wiring and wire the # 5501 so that the brown wire goes to the brake controller side and the yellow... view full answer...
There could be a short to the blue wire or you could also have the red wire attached to the wrong circuit. First check the red wire with a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed. If it is showing power without pressing the pedal, then you know it is connected to the wrong brake switch wire.
Use the tester to test the wires on the brake switch. You want the one that only shows power when you step on the brake pedal. If the wire you find also shows power with the head lights or turn signals... view full answer...
I looked up your owners manual for your 2008 Toyota 4Runner and you will want to check fuse location 51 for the 12V function, location 52 for the trailer tail lights, and location number 49 for brake controller. You will also want to check fuse location 57 and fuse 27. There is a towing converter module that is on fuse 27.
You will want to check your paper manual to make sure it lines up with the suggestions above from the online manual for your vehicle.
If all of the fuses are good... view full answer...
The adapter is probably the culprit. Traditionally a 5-Pole connector uses the 5th wire for reverse lights, not a brake controller.
The easiest solution would be to convert your trailer connector to a 7-Pole using something like part # PK12706. All of the adapters that we carry are built for reverse lights as the 5th pole, not brake controller output.
I have added a link to a wiring help page. About half way down we have a diagram that breaks down a 7-Way pin by pin to show you what... view full answer...
Since you've had the brake controller, brake magnets and wiring adapter pigtail replaced, I think it's safe to rule out each of those components.
You've had somebody tow the trailer around with a different truck without the problem being recreated. Is it possible for you to tow a different trailer that's equipped with electric trailer brakes using your truck? This would effectively rule out your truck as being the problem.
The fact that the problem you're experiencing is intermittent... view full answer...
The problem with your running light fuse blowing as soon as you turn on the 4Runner headlights could be caused by any of several problems.
One possibility is that the wiring harness you have on the 4Runner does not have the required current capacity for all of the lights connected to the running light circuit. We offer two 4-pole harnesses for your vehicle; part # 118341 and the higher-current-output Curt harness # C55341. If you recently added extra lights to that circuit, then that could... view full answer...
The easiest way to determine what could be causing the issue with your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR, installed in your 2022 Toyota 4Runner using the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED49FR is to check the fault code chart in the installation instructions.
There are a number of different fault codes that indicate the problem and solution. I have included pictures of the fault code chart here for quick reference. If you you need further help with this, please let me know... view full answer...
The indicator light on the controller should be green when a trailer is connected to the trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle. When the brakes are applied the light should turn red. If the black wire from the POD is not connected to constant 12 Volt power the indicator light will flicker. The Reese Pod brake controller should be connected as follows.
White - Ground
Black - 12 Volt Constant Power
Red - Cold Side of the Brake Pedal Switch
Blue - Trailer Brake feed to Trailer Brakes
If... view full answer...
Sorry to hear that your heating pads part # 277-000162 and part # 277-000161 are not working properly.
I spoke with my contact at Therma Heat who said that there are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot them.You will want to check the following:
Make sure they are getting appropriate voltage supply (13.5V DC)
Make sure the polarity of the connections is correct.
Make sure the total amp draw on the circuit is appropriate for its’ capacity.
Make sure the placement of the pad is... view full answer...
The first thing I would check is the ground wires. You have probably done this, but I would make sure your ground is securely attached to clean area. After that, make sure the power is firmly connected and working in both vehicles using a circuit tester like Item # PTW2993. Next, I would check for loose or pinched wires.
Next, I would make sure your Voyager Brake Controller, Item # 39510, is mounted in your cab at a vertical angle that is between -20 degrees and +70 degrees. Proper... view full answer...
For simplicity sake you would be better off using a T-union so that you only have to inflate one thing and wouldn't have to worry about equalizing the pressure. For a union all you need is the part # AL21838. view full answer...
There are issues with the ground wire on your 2004 Toyota 4Runner when installing a brake controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR. I know you mentioned cutting off the Tekonsha side of the Adapter # 3040-P which has an additional ground connection tied into the connector. You will need to ensure that this is used since you do not have the Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness # 331-TPH-017.
If you used the additional ground wire and it is still... view full answer...
Regarding the ground, if the fire wall is painted, that could be causing a bad ground issue. Just make sure it is on a bare metal surface. You can also check to make sure both the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion and that the connectors are properly grounded.
Next, I would unplug the brake controller and test the vehicle wiring using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 or a multimeter like # PT89ZR. Test the wiring for voltage when you step on the brake... view full answer...
This does not sound like a problem with the Curt Echo # C51180. I would look at the trailer and the wiring. The first thing I would check is the 7-way connection. Make sure there is no corrosion present and clean as necessary. I would also check the trailer and brake ground connections. Make sure they are secure on a clean, bare metal surface.
It is also possible you have a short in the wire on the trailer side somewhere that is causing this or your brakes are not properly adjusted. If... view full answer...
If your battery is dying because the hatch door is open when using the Rightline Gear SUV Tent with Rainfly # RL110907 then you have something staying on that needs to have the power cut. Most likely it's your lights so you can pull the dome light fuse (Fuse Number 5) and see if that solves your issue.
To make it easy you can install the Blue Ox Fuse ByPass Switch for Towed Vehicles # BX88272 to simply turn the fuse on/off with a switch.
If you notice you're still draining the battery... view full answer...
I contacted our representative at Redline about the issue you are having with your trailer brakes and your 1996 Toyota 4Runner. He informed me that there should be 12 volts of power at the trailer brakes if the brake controller is putting out 12 volts.
Start with your brake controller. Review the set-up instructions that came with your controller to make sure it adjusted correctly. Then, use a multimeter like part # PT89ZR to check the voltage on the blue output wire of the controller.... view full answer...
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