Brake Controller Installation on 2012 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with a factory tow package. Would the following items allow me to hook up a brake controller without having to do any splicing of wires? 3040-P 90885 HM43385 Please let know if I need anything else. Thank you.
asked by: Aaron M
Expert Reply:
The 2012 Tacoma doesn't have the connector under the dash for installing a brake controller but all's not lost, you can still hardwire the brake controller. We have the resources to walk you though the install, step by step.
You'll first need a brake controller like the Tekonsha P2 you referenced, part # 90885. You'll then need our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit includes an adapter that would plug into an existing 4-pole trailer connector to convert it into a 7-way. If your Tacoma doesn't already have a 4-pole connector, you'll need to install one using part # 118409. The install kit contains everything else needed to install a controller, including hardware, circuit breakers and wire.
I've linked you to the installation instructions for the kit, plus an install video showing the kit being used to install a brake controller on a 2009 Tacoma. The procedure shown in the video would be identical to that of your truck.
The Hopkins # HM43385 7-way you referred to is a fit for the Tundra, but it isn't compatible with your Tacoma.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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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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