Brake Controller Install on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Question:
I would like to know if my fj is wired at the dash for a brake cotrol unit for a 19 ft. travel trailer
asked by: rocky p
Expert Reply:
Your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is not wired at the dash for a brake controller. You will have to hardwire the brake controller with the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7.
The Installation Kit, # ETBC7, comes with a new 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector which will connect to the 4-pole on the back of your vehicle.
To install the 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector , plug it into the 4-Way on the back of your vehicle and there will be four additional wires sticking out the back of the adapter. The four additional wires are white, black, blue and purple. The white is ground, it needs to be attached to the vehicle frame. The black is 12 volt power lead wire, it goes to the vehicles positive battery terminal, with the 40amp circuit breaker included in the # ETBC7 kit. The blue is electric brake wire, it will connect to the blue electric brake wire coming from the brake controller in the vehicle cab. The purple wire is an auxiliary wire, and can be used as a 12 volt power source, or to power a reverse light or reverse lockout function if needed. If not used, this wire can be tied up.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885, which is one of our most popular brake controllers.
The brake controller includes a pigtail that you will use to hard wire the unit to your vehicle. The pigtail has four wires that will need to be connected as follows:
White: Ground, to negative post on battery
Black: 12v lead, attached to the vehicle positive battery terminal with either the 20amp or 30amp circuit breaker included in the # ETBC7 kit. Use the 20amp breaker if your trailer has 2 to 4 brakes, or the 30amp if the trailer has 4 to 8 brakes.
Blue: Electric brakes, attached to the blue electric brake wire from the rear of the vehicle
Red: Stoplight switch, normally located directly off the vehicle's brake pedal
This will give you a brake controller and a 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector on your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
I am sending a link to a page with the instructions on a brake controller installation. I will also send two video links that will show the brake controller and ETBC7 kit being installed on a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Under-Dash Box
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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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