Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe that Will Activate Trailer Brakes

Question:

Will this activate the brakes on the trailer when I hit the brake pedal on the car? I realize that there is no brake controller, but will this activate the brakes if I use a 7 pin connector?

asked by: Mike N

Expert Reply:

The 4-way trailer wiring harness part # C56332 that you referenced will provide all of the taillight circuit functions on your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe but it will not activate the brakes of the trailer under any circumstances.

For that you would need to also install the part # ETBC7 kit which will convert the 4-way to a 7-way and wire up a brake controller. I attached an install video in a similar Santa Fe for you to check out as well.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C