Brake Controller Installation on 2006 Toyota Tacoma Using Factory Pigtail
Question:
My 2006 brake controller connector has no blue wire. It does have a yellow, but not very thick.
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you're speaking of the factory pigtail that was usually found in the glove box, is that correct?
I found that the wire color/function of the Toyota factory brake controller pigtail is as follows:
• Black pigtail wire w/ red stripe connects to black brake controller wire for 12-V power to controller
• Green pigtail wire with white stripe connects to red controller wire for the stop lamp signal
• Brown wire on pigtail connects to white brake controller wire for the ground connection
• Red pigtail wire connects to blue brake controller wire for brake controller output to brakes
The stoplamp switch wire is usually of a smaller gauge than the rest, so my guess is that your yellow wire on your pigtail has faded over the years and now looks more yellow than green. You can confirm this by plugging the pigtail into the connector under the dash and using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on that yellow wire to see if the wire powers up when you push the brake pedal. If it does, the wire has just faded.
I've linked to an installation video that will show where the brake controller connector is located under the dash.
Products Referenced in This Question
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Toyota and Lexus
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: firestone 2407
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Video: Best 2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Enhancements
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Search Results: electric brake controller
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes w/ Dust Shields - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" - Left/Right - 12K
- Shop: Pack'Em Wheel Tie-Down Kit for Truck Beds and Trailers - 30" Tires - 800 lbs
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Article: The Basics: Firestone Air-Spring Kits
- Q&A: Recommended Air Pressure of Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs # F2071 on Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
- Search Results: electric trailer brake controller
- Q&A: How to Tell Difference Between 2,700 and 3,500 lb Axles
- Shop: Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 7K
- Shop: Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness - 2 Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Shop: etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Q&A: Brake Controller Installation on 2006 Toyota Tacoma w/ 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Q&A: 10k Dexter Replacement Hub for a 8-415
- Search Results: 44649
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Replacement for Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C for Drum Brakes
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: 68149
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement for Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778
on Accessories and Parts
