Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with Aftermarket 7-Way

Question:

I have the Brake Controller part # 39510 and a wiring adapter part # 3020-P for my 2001 Dodge 1500. An aftermarket 7 point plug was installed in the truck. What else do I need to do to make this brake controller work because in the video installation guide for these parts said additional wiring would be needed if an aftermarket plug was installed.

asked by: Travis K

Expert Reply:

You'll need the wiring kit part # 5506 to complete the wiring of your brake controller to your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500.

This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.

expert reply by: Jameson C