Expert Answers about Mazda B Series Pickup

Is There an Under-Dash Brake Controller Connection Port on the 2005 Mazda B3000 DS Pickup
An under-dash quick-connect brake controller port is not offered by Mazda on their smaller pickups, so your brake controller will require a hard wire installation. You will use the # ETBC7 brake controller installation kit that you referenced. A video and article on installing this kit are included for you. If your truck has a 7-way already you can instead use kit # 5506. If your truck does not already have a 4-pole flat trailer connector at the rear bumper you will also need a wiring...
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How Would Brake Controller Install in 2007 Mazda B4000
You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118325. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1988 Mazda B2200
In general vehicles that are manual transmission are able to be flat towed as-is. For a base plate kit you will need the part # 702-1 which is a confirmed fit for your 88 Mazda B2200. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller on 2003 Mazda B3000
We do have everything you need to install a trailer brake controller on your 2003 Mazda B3000, however this truck does not feature a factory brake controller port. Starting with the brake controller itself, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This is an excellent, proportional controller that will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your truck. It features an easy to read digital display and continuous diagnostics...
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Recommended 175/80R13 Spare Tire With a 13 inch Silver Steel Wheel
The Westlake # LHAW165 uses a 175/80R13 size tire on a 13 inch silver mod steel wheel. It is a load range C which means it has a max load capacity of 1,360 lbs at 50 psi. It also has a speed rating of L which means that the max speed it can handle is 75 mph. The only other thing you will need to check is the bolt pattern. The Provider has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern so as long as that is what your current wheels use this is an excellent spare tire option. It also comes with a 5-year...
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Power Steering Cooler Recommendation for a 2000 Mazda B3000 Pickup
Power Steering coolers are not vehicle specific items, so any cooler that fits in front of the radiator or air conditioning condenser on your 2000 Mazda B3000 Pickup would be a good choice. The larger the cooler is the better it will perform so I recommend getting the largest cooler that will fit easily. Measuring is required. The Derale Power Steering Cooler, item # D12213, would be a good choice and you will need an area at least 9-1/8 inches Wide x 2-1/2 inches tall x 3/4 inches deep...
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Tonneau Replacement Tarp for Extang FullTilt SL Soft Tonneau Cover EX38630
For a replacement tarp only for the Extang FullTilt SL Soft Tonneau Cover # EX38630 which fits your 1999 Mazda B Series Pickup you want part # EX37630.
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Mazda B3000
First thing you need to flat tow your 2001 Mazda B3000 is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for it. For that you would need the part # 483-1 as it is a kit confirmed as a fit for your truck that also has removable arms unlike the Blue Ox kits for your truck. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables...
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Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring for Fleetwood Pop-Up Trailer and 2003 Mazda B3000 Pickup
A potential cause for your issue is a weak ground connection. Trace the white ground wire from your 4-pole back to where it attaches to the vehicle frame. This ground must be secured to a clean and rust-free spot on the frame. If necessary sand off the rust/dirt from that grounding point and reattach the white ground wire or relocate it a new spot. If this does not correct the problem then I suggest you next test your existing 4-pole trailer connector on your Mazda to confirm it is functioning....
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Instructions for Installing an Electric Trailer Brake Controller and ETBC7 on a 2010 Mazda BT50
In order to install a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7, you will need to have a 4-Way trailer connector or install one using # 119178KIT. I have included some links that will help with this installation. Installing the P2, # 90885, with the ETBC7 kit is fairly straight forward. I have included a link to an FAQ article and a link to a video that explains the installation for you. One of the FAQ links has a simplified diagram at the bottom of the page. The video shows the P3 being installed...
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Backup Light Fuse Blows When 1990 Mazda B Series Pickup Shifts Into Reverse
A 4-pole wiring harness carries stop, turn and tail light signals only, and does not connect at all to a vehicle's reverse light circuit. Since this custom harness uses connectors specific to your truck and simply plugs in, it sounds like there could be a short caused perhaps by a damaged connector on the vehicle. This could account for the harness interacting with the truck's reverse light circuit. Given the truck's 26-year age it is quite likely that the issue is simply corrosion in...
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Are Larger Wheels and Tires Required for Torflex Trailer Lift Kits
The Torflex Lift Kits like part # K71-707-01 don't require larger wheels and tires for installation. That said, many people install the kits so they can install larger wheels and tires but it is not required.
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Are Replacement Yakima Q Towers Available
If you're referring to the Yakima Q Tower then a replacement can be purchased with part # Y8880047. If you're referring to something else please send me a picture and I'd be happy to search for the correct replacement.
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Tailgate Light Bar Recommendation for a 2008 Mazda B4000 4x4
We do! I recommend checking out the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960135 for your 2008 Mazda B4000 4x4 pickup. This carries the basic stop, turn, tail lighting and is powered by your 4-Way flat connector. If you don't already have a 4-Way flat on your Mazda you'll also need the T-One Wiring # 118325 which tees into your OEM wiring connector and runs the wiring through a converter to protect the factory wiring on your vehicle. Attached are some videos for you to check out.
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What Parts are Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1989 Mazda B2600 4WD
Since you already have the # 37185 installed, you will need to hardwire the brake controller to the vehicle and to the 7-Way. What you will need is about 25 feet of # 10-2-1, a 40-amp circuit breaker, # PK54540, a circuit tester, # PTW2993, and a 20-amp circuit breaker, # PK54520, or 30-amp circuit breaker, # PK54530. (Use the 20-amp breaker if the trailer has 2 to 4 brake assemblies and use the 30-amp breaker if the trailer has 6 to 8 brake assemblies.) With all of these parts you will...
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What Can I Do to Fit the L-Bracket into the Housing of My Pop & Lock Handle on My 1998 Mazda B2500?
I am sorry to hear about your tailgate lock! If the L-bracket is not sliding into the passenger-side of the housing, filing down the handle, even if it solves the fitment issue, can make the handle frustratingly off-balance. For this reason, I recommend replacing the lock/handle. For your 1998 Mazda B2500, I recommend either the # PAL2300 (steel handle) or # PAL2310 (plastic handle).
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Recommended Wiring For Third Brake Light On Camper Shell
Because trailer tail light systems combine the stop lamp and turn signals for each side onto a single circuit, you will need to use a vehicle-to-vehicle tail light converter, part # 118158 to split the brake light circuit back out. The white wire on the input side of the converter would ground to the trailer frame, the green input wire would tap into the right turn circuit on the trailer and the yellow input wire would tap into the left turn circuit. The output side of the converter also...
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Bestop Camper Tonneau Recommendation for a 1998 Mazda B2500 Truck
For your 1998 Mazda B2500 6 foot bed the correct Bestop Supertop is the part # B76302. The part # B76304 that you referenced isn't a fit for your truck so I can't recommend it for you.
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Parts Needed to Tow a 1999 Mazda B3000 Extended Cab Behind a Motor Home
You will need to check your owners manual or with the Mazda dealer to see if your 1999 Mazda B3000 Ext Cab can be flat towed. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. If the correct procedure is not followed, it will cause severe damage to the transmission. If you will be able to flat tow your vehicle, you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental...
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Dimensions of Erickson Flip-Up Stake Pocket Anchor EM01006 for Determining Compatibility
Erickson's Flip-Up Stake Pocket Anchor part # EM01006 is a general-purpose item that is not made specifically for any particular vehicle so determining compatibility requires you to check the dimensions of your stake pockets and compare to the product. The lower bracket dimensions are 2-1/8 x 2-1/8. We have not had the opportunity to install these on a 1996 B Series so we do not have the ability to directly confirm their fit. I am not aware of any stake pocket anchors specifically designed...
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