How To Install A Brake Controller On A 2014 Volkswagen Toureg

Question:

I remember seeing a video to remove the cover of the driver lower panel but lost video and do not see any trailer wire harness especially no blue one. is it concealed somewhere? thanks

asked by: Mike P

Expert Reply:

I have the video I think you are talking about linked here on a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg. The video link shows the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller part # 90885. The Touareg does require a pigtail from the Volkswagen dealership to install a brake controller. The driver side left lower panel does need to be removed. Once you get the panel removed there will be a black plug with the wires attached to connect to the parts from the Volkswagen dealership.

You need 1 electrical connector housing from the dealership part # 1J0-972-782. You also need 2 yellow wires part # 000-979-228. I have attached a video that shows you step by step how to attach the yellow wires to the connector housing and butt connect them to the vehicle's wiring underneath the dash. I have also attached a help article on the installation as well.

expert reply by: Heather A