Brake Controller Installation in 2013 Toyota Highlander

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Will the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Toyota and Lexus p/n 3040-P work on a 2013 Toyota Highlander Plus with the factory tow package?

asked by: Doug

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According to my research, the Toyota Highlander doesn't have the connector under the dash to install a brake controller. In order to install your brake controller, you'll need to hardwire the controller using our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. The kit contains everything needed to install a brake controller, except for the brake controller itself. The Tekonsha P3, part # 90195 would be an excellent choice. The controls and display are very user-friendly, which makes it one of our most popular brake controllers.

The install kit includes an adapter that would convert the existing 4-pole trailer connector on your Highlander to a 7-way. If you don't already have the 4-pole, you'll need part # 56042 if you already have the converter plugged in under the dash (I'll provide a photo showing where it would be plugged in) or # 118449 if you do NOT already have the converter.

If you click the provided links, you can see the instructions for the install kit, and an install video showing a brake controller being installed on a 2013 Highlander.

expert reply by: Mike L

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David L.

5/13/2020

Do you know the hitch weight that my 2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5 L V6 engine, 4 wheel drive can accept. thanks

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Answer 1

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 2

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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Answer 3

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 4

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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Answer 5

To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 in your Freightliner S2RV chassis the wiring is behind the kick panel in the drivers compartment. There is not a connector on the wires, they are simply terminated with tape. You will…

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Answer 6

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 7

The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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Answer 8

The RedArc Tow-Pro Elite #RED44FR is comparable in reliability and performance to the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. The difference is really in the design and features. One of the greatest aspects of the P3 is the LCD screen and presets. One of the…

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Answer 9

I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional Item #C51180. If the dealership is installing the 7 pole connector, this controller doesn't require any additional wires to be ran inside the vehicle. Your…

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Answer 10

When powering a brake controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR you have to power it directly from the vehicle battery. Mainly because it would prevent the controller from shorting out any of your vehicle's power…

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