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Can't find brake controller factory harness(99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.9)

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Old 04-09-2020 | 09:40 PM
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Default Can't find brake controller factory harness(99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.9)

So in all these videos I'm seeing that the factory harness for brake controller is a 4 pin blue connector
all I have is this black one that's attached to the dash
Update: after messing with the wires down there my truck won't crank.
Touched a wire from my battery to the starter connector and it started right up
Gotta love my Dodge


 

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Old 04-09-2020 | 09:46 PM
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https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...onnector,15581
here is what the plug in should connect to
 
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Old 04-10-2020 | 10:58 AM
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I'm seeing that the factory harness for brake controller is a 4 pin blue connector
That is IF you have the factory tow package, If not you have to wire it up yourself.
 
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Old 04-10-2020 | 11:22 AM
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That is IF you have the factory tow package, If not you have to wire it up yourself.
Well **** how do I do that
 
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Old 04-11-2020 | 08:51 AM
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The factory tapped into the brake switch so it would work with the brake controller. You need to do the same and add the power cables and a wire running back to the connector for the trailer(brake). Yes it's a pita!
 
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Old 04-11-2020 | 02:09 PM
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On my 2001 2500 the connector is in a somewhat hidden spot behind the wiring bundle from the large white connector. I had to remove the white plug to get to it. The truck did not come with a factory tow package either, the wiring ended at the connector under the left rear cab corner... doh.

 



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