Brake Controller Install on 2007 Jeep Commander with Factory Tow Package

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please help, cant navigate the site to find what Im looking for. I have a Tekonsha P3 brake controller and need to move it to my 2007 Jeep Commander w/ tow package. I need to find the right adapter. please help!

asked by: Michael R

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Although your 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with the Mopar tow package, it isn't fully wired with a plug-and-play connector under the dash. Jeep ran the brake controller output wire from the 7-way up into the passenger compartment, look for a coiled up blue or light green bare-ended wire near the top of the e-brake pedal. To complete wiring the controller, you'll need the # 5506 kit which includes the wire, hardware and circuit breakers necessary to complete the installation.

You'll also need the # 20127 pigtail for your # 90195 Tekonsha P3 if you don't already have one. The blue pigtail wire would connect to the blue or light green wire coiled up under the dash. The black and white wire would run through the firewall, the black wire connects to the positive battery terminal via the 30A breaker and the white wire grounds to the negative battery terminal. The red wire from the pigtail will tap into the cold side brake switch circuit using a # SWC502905-1 quick splice connector. The brake switch is located atop the brake pedal, you'll want to tap into the white wire with the tan stripe.

I'll link to an install video that you'll find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 9

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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