Expert Answers about Toyota Tacoma

• Brake Controller Installation in 2016 Toyota Tacoma
• To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 in your 2016 Toyota Tacoma, you'll need the # 3031-P Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Harness. The connector you're looking for is located behind the kick panel where it meets the firewall as shown in the photos I've provided.
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• Locating Connector For Installing Redarc Liberty Trailer Brake Controller On 2023 Toyota Tacoma
• You should find the connector for the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED99FR of the Redarc Liberty # RED24FR behind the connection block image you sent on your 2023 Toyota Tacoma. This connector is usually tucked behind the wiring and may be covered.
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• How Long Does The Replacement Battery Pack # 341025 Need To Charge?
• The Replacement Battery Pack # 341025 for AirBedz Truck Bed Air Mattress # 341005 is recommended to be charged 8 hours for every 20 minutes of use. The manufacturer recommends not charging the battery for more than 12 hours as it could damage the battery. First use the battery should be charged for 10 hours.
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• Will a Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Work with Drum Brakes?
• The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller item # C51180 is a proportional brake controller that will work perfectly with the drum brakes on your 2013 XLR Hyperlight Toyhauler. Drum brakes can be electric or hydraulic and the Curt Echo is compatible with both. I recommend the Curt Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger item # C52042. This breakaway system activates your trailer's electric brakes if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle and comes with a built in charger....
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• Will the 7440/7443 LED Bulbs Cause Hyper-Flash
• The 7440/7443 LED Bulbs part # ARC55FR have a built-in technology which allows them to work on most vehicles without creating the hyper-flash issue. Most LED's don't incorporate this same technology so you need load resistors to prevent the issue. The load resistors require splicing so these built-in options are much easier to install. In regards to fit, so long as you verify the bulb type there should not be an issue but there isn't exact make/model specific info available.
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• Best Location to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P2 in a 2015 Toyota Tacoma
• You are correct about the mounting angles. On a horizontal plane, the controller does need to be level. We usually prefer to see a controller mounted on the underside of the dash to the right of the driver, but because of the air bag mounted under the steering column and the curvature of the dash, you'll need to look elsewhere. Mounting the controller to the left of the steering column is a valid alternative, if you won't bang your knees on it when entering and leaving the vehicle. The...
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• Pilot Brake Controller #80550 Installation in a 2004 Toyota Tacoma
• I attached an install video that shows a similar brake controller being installed in a similar Toyota Tacoma as yours for you to check out. This should give you a great idea on how the controller would install with the # ETBC7 kit and 4-way part # 118379 that would be required as well. If you already have a 4-way you would not need the # 118379. I also attached a couple other help links that should be helpful.
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• Is it Hard to Remove a Crossbar from Thule Xsporter Pro Truck Bed Ladder Rack on 2017 Toyota Tacoma
• The crossbars on the Thule Xsporter ladder rack # TH500XT-XK4 just bolt onto the uprights so taking one off can be done with simple hand tools or powered drive tools. You could also lift the crossbar and 2 uprights off but that would require 2 people to do it easily. So as far as removing just the crossbar I would give it a 2 out of 10 difficulty. Another option if your 2017 Toyota Tacoma does have the deck rail system is to loosen where the uprights attach to the bed, slide the whole...
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• Does the Trailer Need to Be Jacked Up to Install Chains on Chain Hangers # C17003
• Yes, you will need to use your trailer jack to jack up both the trailer and the rear of your vehicle so that you can attach the chains of your weight distribution system to the hangers # C17003 that you referenced. I attached an FAQ on weight distribution systems for you to check out as well.
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• Adding Transmission Fluid After Installing Transmission Cooler on 2013 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L
• Because adding an auxiliary transmission cooler and additional hose length extends the overall cooling system, it is likely that you will need to add a bit more transmission fluid even if no fluid is lost during installation. Often adding a cooler requires adding somewhere between 1/2 pink up to 1 quart of additional fluid. It is a good idea to add fluid a little at a time, testing the dip stick as you go along, until the system no longer indicates it is low on fluid. If you have room...
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• How to Install a Prodigy Brake Controller on a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with Factory Tow Package
• Since your 2010 Toyota Tacoma has a factory tow package, installation of the Tekonsha Prodigy Proportional Brake Controller P2, # 90885 will be very simple. Your Tacoma has a plug, tucked up under the dash, most likely left of the brake pedal. There are some panels that you will have to remove to gain access to the wiring. Find the plug, it will be the one, probably with a white connector, that is not hooked up to anything. Attach this to the corresponding end of the brake controller harness...
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• Wire Colors by Function for Trailer Connector Adapter Included w/ Brake Controller Install Kit ETBC7
• If you are referring to the wires coming off of the 7 to 4-way adapter that plugs into your existing 4-way trailer connector, you are correct except for the purple wire. The white wire should be grounded to a clean metal surface on the vehicle, the black wire runs to the positive battery terminal via the 40 amp inline circuit breaker included in the kit, the blue wire connects ultimately to the blue brake output wire on your brake controller, and the purple wire is typically tapped into...
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• Removing Awning Fabric from Trailer Rail Extrusion
• To disconnect the awning fabric that is connected to the trailer, you will simply slide it out of the awning rail extrusion like # LC715217. I've attached a couple videos of the installation to help. Removal is simply the same in reverse and having the awning roller rail tight near the rail extrusion helps to keep the fabric straight for easier sliding.
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• How to install the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma Without a 7-Way
• If your truck was not delivered from the factory with a 7-Way connector the brake controller connector you found under the dash is most likely not wired to the rear of the vehicle and may not be fully functional. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 and check the connector. You should find a constant 12-volt power source and a stop light switch power source that has voltage only when the brake pedal is pressed. If those circuits are working in the connector, you can use the wiring going...
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• Can the Curt Grip Step # C25KR be Installed Upside Down to Get a Rise?
• I confirmed with the engineers at Curt that even though it is physically doable to mount the step on the Curt Grip Step # C25KR upside down on the mounting bracket in order to get a rise on your 2021 Toyota Tacoma, it has not been tested for that specific application. It is unknown whether that setup will be able to have the same 350 pound weight capacity. However, for a more economical option that will definitely work, I recommend the Hitch Stair with 2 Steps for 2" Trailer Hitches #...
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• Wiring In a P2 Trailer Brake Controller to a Factory Toyota Harness on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma
• I will be happy to help decipher the wires and functions that you have on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Basically, the functions that you have listed are as follows: Black/red provides power to the brake controller Green is what is called an illumination circuit and is not used by aftermarket brake controllers Green/white is input to a brake controller that tells it when you are stepping on the brake pedal Brown is the ground to complete the circuit to power the brake controller Red is output...
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• Parts Needed to Install an Electric Trailer Brake Controller in a 1997 Toyota Tacoma
• In order to install the Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller, # TK90160, in your 1997 Toyota Tacoma, you will need a few parts. First, you will need to install a 4-Way wiring harness if the truck does not already have one. You can use # 118379. I have included a link to the installation details and a video to help with installation. With a 4-Way installed, you will then need to install a 4 and 7-Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This will provide a 7-Way connector at the back of the truck and...
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• Replacement 7-Way Connector for 2008 Toyota Tacoma
• Yes, all you need to replace the factory 7-way of your 2008 Toyota Tacoma is a new one with a socket like the # PK11893 and you'd be set. This will plug right into the factory wiring you have now to give you an all new connector.
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• How To Run 12v Battery Wire for Hopkins HM43354 on 2020 Toyota Tacoma
• The best way to run the wire for the 12v power supply from the Hopkins Plug-In Simple # HM43354 to the battery on your 2020 Toyota Tacoma is going to be under the vehicle, while keeping it away from moving parts and parts that could heat up. I've linked one of our helpful articles on routing the 12v power wire to the battery that I recommend having a look at.
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• Recommended Brake Controller and Install Location for a 2017 Toyota Tacoma
• The best place to locate a brake controller is, like you said, out of the way, but also in a spot that is easy for you to activate the manual override switch in case of an emergency situation. Most people mount the controller on the underside of the dash just to the left or right of the steering wheel on the driver side. Since pretty much every brake controller is relatively the same size (about the size of your hand) I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is a great...
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