Recommended 7-Way Wiring and Brake Controller Installation on 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 with 4-Way Wiring
Question:
Okay I am going to use the p3 controller the etbc7 and the adapter 3020-p for 1996 dodge ram 2500 .I understand I am fishing thru chassis the 10 guage wire from the 7 prong goes to pos. battery terminal with the inline 40 amp fuse Where does other wire go in the gray duplex harness . I think youre saying to splice into blue wire for brake controller which I have not located yet Am I looking in the wiring harness by fuse box top of wheel well. Is a 10 guage wire lite blue or regular blue 14guage????
asked by: Gary
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 1996 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 for your brake controller which will connect to the factory harness you mentioned using wiring harness # 3020-P. This brake controller is easy to use with its presets and LCD screen.
For the 7-way, you will then use # ETBC7 and splice into the factory wiring located under the driver's side wheel well. This will give your the wiring functions needed to complete your 7-way and give you the brake controller functionality.
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Gary
2/23/2018
If i have the tow plug for brake controll under dash board area why would i use the brake controll without a end plug with a dodge adapter harness with plug ends.