Adding a Brake Controller to a 2006 Nissan Xterra with 4-Way Trailer Connector
Question:
I own a tekonsha P3 brake controller. I purchased a 2006 Xterra and would like to install brake controller. The Xterra currently has an after market hitch and 4 way flat trailer light connector installed. The 4 way appears to plug directly into a factory harness. What do i need to install brake controller and 7 way plug?
asked by: Josh M
Expert Reply:
If your 2006 Nissan Xterra came with a factory 4-Way trailer connector then you might be able to use harness # 118266 to add a 7-Way. Then you would use brake controller wiring harness # 3050-P to plug in your P3 brake controller # 90195.
However, it is possible that not all the wiring is present from the front of the vehicle to the rear to install the 7-Way and/or brake controller.
The safe bet is to use installation kit # ETBC7 only and not the 118266 or 3050-P. The ETBC7 will allow you to hardwire in the 7-Way and brake controller. I have included a couple of links to the right that will help.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Nissan and Infiniti
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Plugs into Brake Controller
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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