Where is Stoplight Circuit of 2017 Toyota Highlander for Install of Brake Controller

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easiest place to connect the brake control wire and color of wire on 2017 highlander

asked by: Bill

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When we installed a brake controller in a similar 2017 Toyota Highlander we found that the green wire on the brake light switch was the correct wire to use for the red wire of the brake controller. I attached an install video to see the entire process.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If the goal is to prevent the stoplight circuit of a brake controller from putting voltage back onto the vehicle wiring when the manual override lever is slid the diode like the part #RM-690 would have to have the output side face the controller. The…

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Answer 2

We do have a 7-way blade wiring harness available for your 2023 Toyota Highlander. What you need is the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness #TK57VR. This plugs into the connection in your rear cargo area for installation. You can use the…

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I was able to find the same information as you in the owners manual for your 2022 Chevrolet Blazer that states the 4 blunt wires behind the headlight switch. I was able to find where one person found the wiring near where the brake pedal mounts(see…

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Answer 4

When it comes to plugging into the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless brake controller there is a couple different wires you will need. First you will need to install The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #TK99FR this will…

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Answer 5

To add a 7-way to your 2021 Toyota Highlander all you need is the 7-way kit part #TK57VR that you referenced. This has the 12 volt accessory circuit active but to activate the trailer brakes you'd need a brake controller like the Curt Echo Mobile…

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Answer 6

It sounds like when the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller #RED44FR was installed on your 2022 Toyota Highlander that they may have damaged the brake signal wire or tied into the wrong wire. I recommend taking it either back to the shop who…

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Answer 7

The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

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Answer 8

The Redarc Encapsulated Power Diode #RED34FR is only needed on vehicles with certain advanced safety systems like the Adaptive Cruise Control, Assisted Emergency Braking and Autonomous Emergency Braking. If your 2016 Toyota Highlander has these…

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If you had a vehicle that needed a diode installed when installing a brake controller you'd need to install the diode like part #RM-690 on the red wire of the brake controller. This prevents the brake controller from back feeding onto the vehicle…

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Answer 10

Since your in-laws 2023 Highlander already has a 4-way connector, you will want the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item #ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Where is Stoplight Circuit of 2017 Toyota Highlander for Install of Brake Controller

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