Brake Switch Wire to Connect Brake Control on 2010 Ford Escape and 2015 Toyota 4Runner
Question:
IS THERE A PLACE ONLINE TO FIND THE COLOR OF THE BRAKE SENSE WIRE. RIGHT NOW I AM LOOKIG FOR BOTH 2010 FORD ESCAPE AND 2015 TOYOTA FORERUNNER
asked by: SHERI
Expert Reply:
On your 2010 Ford Escape the brake switch wire you will need is a purple wire with a white stripe. This is the wire that connects to the red brake controller wire. I have linked a video that will help. Go to about the 10 minute, 35 second mark for the brake switch connection.
Your 2015 Toyota 4Runner should have come with a factory installed 7-Way which means the brake controller can just be plugged in using the appropriate wiring harness. For a Tekonsha brake controller use # 3041-P. For another brand controller you would have to cut the controller side connector off and hardwire it color for color to the brake controller wires.
If hardwiring in a brake controller to your 4Runner the brake switch wire you need should be a blue wire. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to confirm the wire only has power when the brake pedal is pressed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Toyota
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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