What Signals Are Carried on the Circuits of 7-Way Type Trailer Wiring
Question:
I have a 2015 Toyota 4Runner which is equipt with a 7pin trailer connection at the hitch. Does this control the trailer brakes?
asked by: Travis
Expert Reply:
The 7-way type trailer wiring format does include enough circuits for all the trailer lights, 12V auxiliary power for a trailer-mounted battery and for trailer brakes. On a 7-way socket the trailer brake signal is carried on the contact at the 5-o-clock position. Please refer to the linked photo of a 7-way vehicle socket that shows you which signals are carried on each of the pins. I also included an article that explains all the types of trailer wiring in common use.
Having a 7-way on a vehicle does not necessary means that it is also equipped with a trailer brake controller. Some pickups can come from the factory with an OEM controller but most people prefer to use the better-performing aftermarket units that do more and that are usually a lot more reliable, one like the Prodigy P2 # 90885.
In a truck such as your 2015 Toyota 4Runner that already has a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector all you need to install the Prodigy is the plug-and-play wiring adapter part # 3041-P.
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Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Toyota
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
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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
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