How to Install a Brake Controller in a 2006 Toyota Tacoma with 7-Way

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I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4wd with the factory towing kit. It has the 7 pin connector and I also have the factory Trailer Brake Jumper harness. I need to be able to use the electric brakes on a camper I am purchasing. This will be an occasional use camper and used only 6-7 times per year within 100 miles or so. What electric trailer brake module would you recommend and can I plug and play with a harness? 3040-P, I believe. I found the harness just above the kick panel on the drivers side. Thanks,

asked by: Jay G

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Since you have a 7-Way you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.

First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.

I attached an FAQ on installing brake controllers for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

First I suggest you double check your wiring from the controller. Typical brake controller wiring is: Red wire goes to the brake switch cold terminal, which gets power only when the pedal is pressed; Blue wire connects to the trailer brake circuit;…

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Answer 2

If your 2005 Toyota Tacoma has the factory tow package then you can use the Custom Wiring Adapter #3040-P and Redarc Adapter #331-TPH-017 to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED52VR and avoid splicing into any wiring on your truck. If you have…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, but it will require a little wiring and it is not the Trailer Wiring Harness part #20137. There currently isn't a plug and play replacement 7-way available for your 2006 Toyota Tacoma so the best recommendation I…

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Answer 4

I am surprised to hear your 2005 Toyota Tacoma came with the factory brake controller harness, but the 7-way trailer connector was not wired for brakes or 12 volt power. If you were not the original owner, it may be possible that the previous owner…

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Answer 5

You can connect any function on a vehicle side or trailer side 7-Way connector, like part #PK11898 or part #HM20048 respectfully, as long as it matches from one to the other. So if you wanted to use the brake controller pin for a separate brake light…

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Answer 6

2013 and 2014 Dodge Ram Pickups use a different wiring harness than Rams from previous years. In the 2013 and 2014 models, the red stop light wire connects up above the gas pedal. The easiest way to install a brake controller into a 2013 or 2014…

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Answer 7

Your 2006 Toyota Tacoma does not have a factory brake controller port, but you can still install a controller. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118496. From there you would need to convert the…

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Answer 8

If you connect the trailer brake light circuit to the trailer brake circuit your brakes would lock up immediately since 12 volts is max braking voltage for trailer brakes. You'd need a brake controller that can vary voltage so that you can apply…

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Answer 9

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 10

I believe you almost solved the problem when you swapped the wiring, but in reality you needed to use 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot). You are experiencing a voltage drop due to the long distance of wire that's not thick…

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Answer 11

Your brake controller most likely has an internal short and needs to be replaced. I can help determine that. Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it…

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Answer 12

The blue brake wire should not always be hot; what that means is you likely have a short somewhere that you will need to find. To do this and look for wires that may be pinched or otherwise damaged and fix as necessary or replace it with 10 gauge…

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