Brake Controller Wiring on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Question:

HAVEA 06 NISSAN PATFINDER WITH TOW PACKAGE.HAVE TEKONSHA P-3 CONNECTED TO UNDER DASH PORT.HAVE INSTALLED A 7 WAY 4 FLAT BARGMAN PLUG AND CONNECTED 4 WAY FACTORY INSTALLED PLUG TO THE 7WAY BLADE PLUG .THE BLUE,BLACK,AND ORANGE HARD WIRED TO WHERE? THANK YOU IF YOU CAN HELP.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

The blue wire coming from the 7 way at the rear would connect to the blue output wire coming from the brake controller. Typically this wire would run from the port under the dash to a location somewhere near the rear of the vehicle. Check the driver's side frame rail or behind the bumper for a blue wire that is not connected to anything. The black wire is for your 12V lead, and would run to a 12V power source via a 40 amp inline circuit breaker like part # 9510. The orange lead is either used for your reverse lights (if your trailer has them) or for an auxiliary lead that could be used for another power source. If it is used for reverse lights, it would tap into that circuit.

expert reply by: Mike L