Hi All
I'm the new guy here......!!
Have read lots of the threads but have not found my problem so here is my questions


I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXL

I have the 4prong trailer connection at the real
I have the 6prong connection for my trailer
I have the new brake contrioller
the question is.

Where do I get the power for the ecectric brakes from?

The wireing from the 4prong to the 6pong is easy but have the wireing for the ecectric brakes left to wire..??

where do I get the power for this..??
or what do I need to do this..??

If this makes any scence to you..?

thanks
Don

 

I'd buy a Mopar trailer harness kit. For $100 you can do it the right way rather than run a wire and use an adapter..etc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-02...277dc7&vxp=mtr

The OEnm is 7-pin. 6-pin isnt used much. You can buy a 7pin-6pin adapter which is fine because the wiring will be proper and not cobbed all up, ziptied and hanging all over.


Here's the OEM plug for trailer brake controller if the above doesn't come with???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-2009-Do...a37193&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks for the Info

I already have this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-2009-Dodge-Ram-1500-2500-3500-Trailer-Electronic-Brake-Wiring-MOPAR-OEM-/320774304147?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Model%3ARam+1500&hash=item4aafa37193&vxp= mtr
I have all but turned the truck inside out and can not find a plug to plug the controller into.

I guess its the old way find the right wires and hoop it up...LOL
I hate doing things the hard way...LOL


I was born in Hoosick Falls...!!

 

That's the plug that goes into the factory wiring for a Brake controller additon. The ONLY way you can actually use that, is if you have factory 7-pin plug mounted in your bumper.
If you don't have the 7-pin mounted in your bumper, that means you dont have the factory towing option and therfore don't have the harness to plug your brake controller into. The harness is the link I provided above(HERE). You need it in order to use the pigtail end plug you bought, which was the other link I provided.
So, you can't find the OEM wiring probably because you dont have it....lol

 

Ok
here is the updated version.LOL

in stalled all OK I think

get all the right readings on brake controller
but when I apply the brakes the trailer brakes will not release??
If I unplug the trailer connection then they release??

Any suggestions???

 

It may depend on the controller and where it is mounted. My controller is very strict on the mounting angle. Did you follow the procedures to level the controller? Also, have someone apply/release the brakes and check the pins at the plug. For the life of me I can't remember which pins are the brakes. My truck has a diagram right above the plug.