1990cherokee

So i need to get a electronic break controller installed in my Truck so i can start to tow my jeep around. I have no clue how to do this, where is a good cheap place to get one installed????

Willys55

Any place that installs trailer hitches will be able to do it for you, however you could also install it yourself. You will save money and gain knowledge.

1990cherokee

It seems easy but i have no idea how too. i would love to do it so any good barney style walk thrus out there? i have been unable to find any on Google.

sems

what year and kind of truck?

1990cherokee

1996 dodge ram 2500

sems

Does it have a factory 7 pin trailer plug at the back of the truck? If it does, there is a connector under the dash to the left of the steering column, should be taped to another wire/connector. Near the park brake pedal/assembly. You can buy a wiring adapter to change the wires coming out of the brake controller to this connector if it has the factory wiring. If this is the case, it is really easy and you just match up the colors of the wires and connect them together then plug them in. The adapters are cheap and easy to use, or you can hard wire it in, and just find and connect the 4 wires yourself.

1990cherokee

The 7 pin you are talking about what i would be plugging my trailer into correct?

1990cherokee

So i found a video for a 99 install, i am pretty sure i found the plug that i need to plug the controller in does any one have a 96ish dodge ram? if so i need to talk to you....

sems

Yeah the 7-pin would be the one you plug the trailer into. I don't own one, but was a tech at a dodge dealership for 4 years... Just basing it off memory is all.

1990cherokee

Well damn! i will taking a photo of the blue connector i found under my dash to make sure its the correct one before i buy the controller.

whowey

I found the connectors(and brake controllers) at O'Reilly's. They have the short pig tails that go from the brake controllers to factory tow harnesses right there. With a factory harness it takes about 10 minutes total to install one. The worst part is figuring out a place to put the controller itself.

1990cherokee

i think the worse part is trying to find this damn tow harness when i have no clue what i am looking for haha

1990cherokee

Here are the photos like i said.

picture of the 7 pin plug cap

the 7 pin plug

the wiring.
I believe its the blue plug, so do i need to get a pig tail that go from that type of plug to the 4 wire plug that comes off the controller?

1990cherokee

Any help?

1990cherokee

I found my 4 wire plug HAha that lil **** was way in the back haha....... now i just need a trailer to plug in