Brake Controller Installation Kit Install for a 1998 Dodge Ram

Question

Question:

have 1998 dodge ram 1500 pickup have a 4-way wired in back was gonna put your 7+4way kit ETBC7 on with a trailer brake controller.. my pickup dont have factory plug in under dash anywhere.. would I splice into brake light switch in cab for brake pedal with red wire from brake controller??? thanks!

asked by: Gene

0

Expert Reply:

When wiring up the red wire of the brake controller you will need to find a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied and then none when released.

Typically this is found near the brake pedal. You would need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 (or what comes with the # ETBC7) to find this circuit.

You can also use the third brake light circuit that runs to the top of the cab like you mentioned as well.

I attached a install video that shows the # ETBC7 being installed in a very similar 1999 Dodge Ram as yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Answer 1

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

view full answer...

Answer 2

I attached a diagram that shows how to match all of the wire colors of the Hopkins Multi-Tow 7-Way Blade and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector #HM11141144 to the wire colors on your 2017 GMC Canyon.

view full answer...

Answer 3

The traditional wire colors for brake controller installation are white for ground, black for 12 volt power, red for stoplight switch, and blue for brake output. For more information on wiring in a brake controller check out the help article I…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Like just about every brake controller available today, the Curt #C24VV TriFlex is installed with a direct connection to the vehicle battery and does NOT feature an on/off switch. This is intentionally done for safety reasons, to ensure that the end…

view full answer...

Answer 5

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…

view full answer...

Answer 6

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

view full answer...

Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 8

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

view full answer...

Answer 9

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

view full answer...

Answer 12

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

view full answer...

Brake Controller Installation Kit Install for a 1998 Dodge Ram

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching