What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller and 6-Way Trailer Connector on a 2008 Honda Pilot
Question:
I have few more questions: 1. Can I get Tekonsha P-3 instead of P-2? 2. My trailer has 6-pin poles and I got #118336. Now, I am using the cable/adapter 6 to 4 pin (comes with trailer) to connect to my TV. The item # ETBC6 has 6 pins. What connector do I need to connect from trailer to ETBC6? 3. The most important question: how to wire them? I know you guys have video instruction but can you walk me through with my Honda Pilot?
asked by: RN
Expert Reply:
Since your trailer has a 6-Way connector installed you most likely have one of 3 wiring situations on your trailer. The first, and most likely, is that your trailer has electric brakes and a power wire to maintain a battery for auxiliary functions. The second is that you have the same power wire and backup lights at the rear of the trailer. The third, and least likely but possible, is that your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and a coupler with electric backup lockout.
If your trailer has electric brakes then you will need to install the Brake Controller 6 and 4 Way Installation Kit, item # ETBC6, and a brake controller like the Prodigy P2, item # 90885, on your 2008 Honda Pilot, along with the # 118336 4-Way harness that you mentioned.
We have installation instructions (see link) that detail the complete installation of the 6-Way and 7-Way brake controller installation kits and we have a wiring page (see link) that shows how the wires are attached to the 6-Way connector. You will also need to make sure that the 6-Way connector on your trailer is wired to match the wiring on the vehicle side connector.
If you do not have brakes on your trailer you will need to pull one of the hubs off the trailer and record the inner and outer bearing numbers, and the grease seal number. You will also need the trailer wheel bolt pattern and wheel size. We have a instruction page for measuring trailer wheels and bolt patterns for you to review. With this information I can recommend a hub and drum and a brake assembly that will work with your trailer wheel, bolt pattern, and spindle.
Let me know what configuration you have and I will be glad to make a more specific recommendation.
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7/9/2010
I have few more questions: 1. Can I get Tekonsha P-3 instead of P-2? 2. My trailer has 6-pin poles and I got #118336. Now, I am using the cable/adapter 6 to 4 pin (comes with trailer) to connect to my TV. The item # ETBC6 has 6 pins. What connector do I need to connect from trailer to ETBC6? 3. The most important question: how to wire them? I know you guys have video instruction but can you walk me through with my Honda Pilot?