Expert Answers about Dodge Dakota
- Do Wheel Combinations Come Balanced
- The wheel and tire combinations do not come balanced from the supplier. The supplier will mount the heavy spot of the tire with the light spot on the wheel, so it is partially balanced. This will take the majority of vibration out of the wheel.
You will also want to make sure to always run the maximum tire pressure that is listed on the trailer tire.
view full answer... - Purpose of Refrigerator Tag Line Circuit on 9-Way Trailer Connector
- The refrigerator or reefer tag line is the power feed for the thermostat that controls the cooling unit on a refrigerated trailer. It would connect to a 12-volt power source on the truck, if needed. If you are not pulling a refrigerated trailer, the circuit could be used for another purpose or just left unconnected if you do not need it.
I have provided a wiring diagram for a 9-way connector that you might find helpful.
view full answer... - Does Westin Diamondstep Bumper # 63000-93800 Have Opening For Spare Tire Access on 2003 Dodge Dakota
- The Westin Perfect Match Series Bumper, part # 31012, will have a hole for access to the spare tire. The Perfect Match bumpers are exactly like the OEM bumper on the vehicle.
The Westin Diamondstep Series Bumper, part # 63000-93800, that you have referenced, is a universal fit bumper and will not have the access hole to lower the spare tire.
It will not fit the Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (4 Door) model. The Westin Diamond step bumpers, which are the more universal ones, will not fit the Quad...
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Kit for a 2000 Dodge Dakota
- You can use part # 37175 to adapt your existing 4-pole to a 6-way, which will provide lighting functions only to your trailer. Plug the adapter into the 4-pole, and attach the white wire with the ring terminal to the tow vehicle frame or chassis.
I would urge you to go ahead do a full install including the brake controller. You might find that the small dump trailer is heavier than you think, and having the trailer brakes active would be much safer for you and other motorists around you.
If...
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wire Functions By Wire Color
- The wires exiting the rear of your controller serve the following functions. The blue wires carries the brake output from the controller, the white wire is the ground, the black wire supplies 12 Volt power, and the red wire is tied into the vehicle brake wiring. If the wiring adapter you have is an aftermarket harness, it should wire up color for color. To the right I have attached a picture of a diagram of how brake controllers wire to tow vehicles.
To be safe, I would suggest using a...
view full answer... - Installing LED Lights On Trailer Connected to 2003 Dodge Dakota with Incandescent Lights
- The 2003 Dodge Dakota does not have a converter box as a part of the trailer wiring. Here is where confusion comes in and where ambiguity comes. Some LED lights may have zero issue plugging directly into the system based on the trailer length, ground connections, and number of LED's in each light fixture. Due to enough power draw.
Other trailers may not have enough power draw and may have hyperflashing issues requiring load resistors either on each line or through a converter like #...
view full answer... - Camera and Sensor Positions with Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera & Hitch Aligner System HM50002
- Thank you for purchasing the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System, part # HM50002.
This wired camera system's monitor does not have a scrolling feature to let you shift the grid lines but you can make vertical adjustments to the camera itself (and also to the two backup sensors on either side of it) to get the best degree of visual alignment and object detection as you back up. The linked image from the owner's manual shows the adjustment guidelines for the sensors.
Camera...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness for a 1994 Dodge Dakota
- As you probably already know, there is no standard wiring color code. Manufacturers can use anything they want for any function. What makes it more frustrating is that if they happen to run out of the color they normally use for a given function they will use something else, so they do not have to stop the production line.
Because of this you have to test the wires to verify function if hardwiring in a trailer connector. You will need to use a circuit tester such as # PTW2992 if you do...
view full answer... - Will the Jensen Heavy-Duty Mechless Marine Stereo Wire Up the Same as My Current Stereo in my Boat
- Yes, I can help you out to an extent with the installation. Since I do not know what stereo you currently have in your boat, I cannot say whether the Jensen Heavy-Duty Mechless Marine Stereo # JHD910BT will wire up the same way.
I have included a picture of the wiring diagram and included the installation instructions. You can use these to help determine if the Jensen # JHD910BT stereo will work out well in your really nice boat.
If you are worried about the installation, I recommend...
view full answer... - Will the Spare Tire Need to be Removed to Install the Curt Hitch # C13145 on a 1993 Dodge Dakota
- You will not need to remove your spare tire to install the Curt Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch # C13145 on your 1993 Dodge Dakota with and extended cab.
The installation is pretty straight-forward and would not be too difficult either. Check out the installation instructions for this product that I attached.
You may be interested in the following products also to complete your towing setup:
etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # C55317
view full answer... - Installing Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Part # HM47294 in 2005 Dodge Dakota with No Tow Package
- Hopkins does not offer a universal plug for the Agility Brake Controller. Your best bet would be to order the controller and harness combination you referenced, and cut off the vehicle end of the plug as you mentioned.
The bare leads on the end of the harness would then be hardwired into the vehicle. We offer a Hardwired Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7 for a 7-way trailer connector, or # ETBC6 for a 6-way. The install kit provides the adapter to convert a 4-pole connector to...
view full answer... - Why Route Transmission Fluid First Through the Factory Cooler then Through Supplemental Cooler
- The factory transmission cooler in most vehicles is integrated into the radiator. What this does is actually warm the cooler to the temperature of the radiator. A supplemental cooler does not touch the radiator so it will actually stay cooler than the factory cooler. So if you were to run the fluid through the supplemental cooler first you would cool the fluid and then once it went through the factory cooler it would warm back up to a certain extent.
So the best way to route the cooler...
view full answer... - Where Does a Brake Controller Plug Into on a 2011 Dodge Dakota with Factory Tow Package
- The factory brake controller harness on your 2011 Dodge Dakota with factory tow package will be located underneath the dash and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 4-pin connector that mates with the one on the brake controller adapter.
It is possible that the harness is tucked up behind and/or taped to other wiring or it could have fallen behind the driver's side kick panel to the left of the emergency brake pedal.
If...
view full answer... - What Wires Are Used To Install Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock On 1998 Dodge Dakota
- The wires you need to install the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8100 can be found behind the driver side kick panel on yoru 1998 Dakota.
They will be Orange/Black for the lock feature and Blue for the unlock feature.
view full answer... - Brake Controller Kit for a 2005 Dodge Dakota
- You will need a brake controller and Brake Controller Installation Kit, item # ETBC7. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, item # 90885 for your 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Wiring the ETBC7 will require plugging your 4-Way connector into the 7-Way connector installed on the rear of the vehicle, and then wiring the extra wires needed for the brake controller and trailer functions. Under the dash you will need to run the blue wire from the brake controller to the blue wire in the...
view full answer... - Installing a Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller in a 1999 Dodge Dakota without a Factory Harness
- To install the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 on a 1999 Dodge Dakota without factory trailer connector, the red lead will connect to the cold side of the brake pedal switch that goes hot only when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake connector is above the brake pedal in the dash.
If the wire shows power with the headlights or turn signals on, then it is not the right wire. I would recommend using a circuit tester # PTW2992.
A universal installation kit for trailer...
view full answer... - Can a Transmission Cooler be Mounted 4 Inches In Front of Radiator on a 2005 Dodge Dakota
- You can mount cooler # D13402 on the rail in front of the radiator on your 2005 Dodge Dakota. Ideally, for the most airflow efficiency for the fan pulling air through you would want it mounted against the radiator if there is space. But mounting it further out should not sacrifice too much of the supplemental cooling when at ideal or lower speeds.
You will not need additional fittings to install the cooler on your truck.
For a temperature gauge we have # D13009. The temperature sender...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install and Electric Trailer Brake Controller on a 2002 Dodge Dakota
- If your 2002 Dodge Dakota does not have a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector at the rear, you will need 3 items to install a brake controller. First, you will need the brake controller itself. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, # 90885. The P2 is one of our most popular brake controllers because it is easy to set up and use.
Next, you will need a 4-Way trailer wiring harness if you do not already have one. To add one, you will need Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118329....
view full answer... - Installation of Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13229 on 2007 Dodge Dakota
- I spoke with my contact at Curt and when it comes to installing the Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13229, on your 2007 Dodge Dakota, the torque information given in the instruction is correct and has been tested. This is a 3/4 inch, grade 8 bolt that has been used for years and they have not had any issues of the bolt braking when torqued according to the instructions.
view full answer... - Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2006 Dodge Dakota without Factory Tow Package
- For a 2006 Dodge Dakota that does not have the factory tow package you will need to hardwire in a trailer brake controller. The first thing you will need is a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, # 118323. If the truck already has a 4-Way you will not need to add this harness.
Next, you will need a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the 7-Way and all of the wiring and accessories to wire in the brake controller. I have included some links that explain the ETBC7 installation...
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