Where Does a Brake Controller Plug Into on a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn

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Cant find brake control plug under the dash near e brake? Please help

asked by: William J

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On the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 that came with either a factory 4-Way or 7-Way trailer connector the receptacle to plug in a brake controller with a harness such as # 3020-P will either be on top of or along the side of a white rectangular box back along the firewall to the right of the emergency brake pedal. I have included a picture showing this for you. The factory plug is blue.

If your Ram did not come with a factory installed 4- or 7-Way trailer wiring harness then it is possible that the plug is not there and the controller will have to be hardwired in. I have included some additional links that will also help.

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Justin M.

7/3/2020

I have a 2006 Ram 1500 5.7 mega cab. I see the blue connector to the left of the emergency brake pedal. What has me confused is that I have a 4 pin connector at the hitch of the truck. If I have a connection for a brake controller in the cab, should I also have a 7 way pin at the hitch?

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Chris R.

7/8/2020

The 2006 Dodge Ram came equipped with a factory brake controller plug-in port whether it had a factory 4-Way or 7-Way, so what you're seeing is actually correct. You will still need to upgrade the 4-Way to a 7-Way connector through. Using the Wiring Kit # ETBC7 is still a good option, as the factory blue brake output wire doesn't run all the way back to the bumper - it stops at a connector that's located under the driver's side wheel well. You'll need to tap into this wire and run it back to the 4-Way/7-Way connector.

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Justin M.

7/8/2020

@ChrisR , thanks for the response. After looking through the interwebs, I found in a dodge forum that it was a green wire under the fender well of the driver side that stops at the connector. I was able to successfully get my truck wired. Thanks again, I hope these posts don’t confuse anyone

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Chris R.

7/13/2020

@JustinM Thanks for the info!

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Answer 1

As far as function goes, the two controllers are actually pretty similar. The primary difference between the two is that the P3 uses what I would call a more user friendly display. Instead of an error code like what's displayed on the P2, the…

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Answer 2

The Mopar brake controller is identical to the one they put in at the factory on certain Ram trucks. It is made specifically to fit the trucks it was designed for. In the aftermarket options there is nothing that is going to fit the same but they…

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Answer 3

If your Ram is equipped with the tow package including the 7-way trailer connector on the rear bumper, the connector for installing your brake controller will be located above the white junction box behind and a bit above the emergency brake pedal.…

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Answer 4

You can indeed use an inline fuse holder, but the #16167-1 fuse holder you mention is meant for 14-16 gauge. If you can find an inline fuse holder that uses 10 gauge wire, that would be fine. The #9506P circuit breaker does not need to be fastened to…

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Answer 5

If the 4-Way did not come on the truck from the factory, then there probably will not be a brake controller connector under the dash. Even if it is a factory 4-Way, not all of the 2005-2007 Ram trucks that were equipped with a 4-Way from the factory…

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Answer 6

We do have the wiring harness you are looking for that will work with your 2021 Ram 1500 and the Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller #C49UR. The correct part is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers #C51458.

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Answer 7

Yes, you do have the exact right replacement converter for your 45 amp Magnetek 6345, which is the option from Progressive Dynamics: - Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp #PD4645V I have added links below to…

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Answer 8

We offer a direct replacement for your current 45A Parallax/Magnetek 6345 Power Center. The Progressive Dynamics Replacement Converter, part #PD4645V is exactly what you'd need. I've linked to a product description video for the #PD4645V…

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Answer 9

Hopkins offers a T-Connector type set up, part #HM42137 that would plug inline with the existing 7-way on your bumper and provide a 7-way in your truck bed. The wiring harness is 8 feet long, but any existing slack can be taken up and bundled up…

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Answer 10

I can help you install a brake controller and finish connecting the wiring for your 7-way plug on your Ram 1500 that came with a factory 4-way. Sounds like you already have the 7-way plug with the factory 4-way wires run, similar to the #37185. So,…

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Answer 11

Check out the picture I attached plus the FAQ article to the right to see a 7-way diagram you could use to wire up your trailer.

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Answer 12

In order to actuate your trailer brakes, you'll need to install a brake controller to operate them, as your truck doesn't already have a brake controller. Since your Dodge Ram 2500 doesn't have the factory 7-way, not all the brake…

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