Re[2]: Trailer Wiring

From: Michael Clark (dml@mikesdakota.com)
Date: Tue Apr 29 2003 - 19:33:32 EDT


Thanks Jason, I don't think I need a photo. I think
I've seen that switch before. That's the one under
the dash that the brake pedal actuates to turn on your
stop lights correct?

BTW, anyone have or use the Tekonsha Prodigy brake
controller? That's the one I have ordered.

--Mike
www.mikesdakota.com

> Michael Clark said:

>> Anyone know how much trouble it would be to wire up a trailer brake
>> controller in a GenII? I know the newer vehicles usually have a
>> harness for this tucked up under the dash. I have a service manual,
>> what wires will I need to locate for such a thing?

> You're killing me... I was just looking at this last Saturday (and not
> having much luck).

> What you'll need:
> * +12 V (clean power source, usually the directions want you to tie
> directly to the battery)
> * ground
> * brake lights
> * trailer brakes

> The "trailer brakes" wire can be a new wire. I believe my '95 had a brake
> controller installed by the previous owner, and I was trying to figure out
> where he had run this line. That was my first hurdle (still haven't
> figured it out, I might just run a new one).

> The only one that's really difficult to find is the brake lights wire.
> With a test light you should be able to find it by looking at the switch
> on the brake pedal and tracing where the wires go. The instructions that
> come with the brake controller are pretty specific, so if you follow those
> you shouldn't have too much trouble.

> I took a look at Mr. Steiger's truck and managed to find where the brake
> light wire was tied in on his '96. I'm not sure how I would describe it,
> though. If you want, I can take a picture of the same connector on my '95
> and post it. Of course, you'll definitely want to test it yourself to
> make sure it's the right one, but it might give you a place to start.



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