Parts Needed for Brake Controller Installation in 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
This 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End Item # HM40975 looks like it will exactly fit in my 2017 Tacoma rear bumper where there is a dummy plug this shape. Will it? And, can I marry it up with another of your products that will complete the wiring requirements for a trailer with brakes?
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
We can help you equip your 2017 Toyota Tacoma with a 7-way trailer connector to allow installation and use of a trailer brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885. The Prodigy is highly reliable and among the best values in a brake controller.
Test the contacts on the plug you found with a tester like # PTW2993 to see if any of those circuits are active. If so, you will use Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness Kit # 22117 which allows brake controller installation on tow-package-equipped models.
If the plug is not active, then instead you'll use a 4-pole harness # C56349 along with our Brake Controller Install kit # ETBC7. These two parts include all the components needed, including a 7-way/4-pole connector. An install video is linked along with a helpful article.
Part # HM40975 is a general-purpose replacement 7-way for any vehicle that uses a round U.S. Car connector.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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