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Old 07-12-2007, 05:23 PM
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hello, new here
i have 06 2500ctd/ auto...i bought electric brake, wired factory harness that was under back seat, plugged it in...door closed(not ajar). attempted to back up to trailer to check brakes, horn went to beeping...as long as i was in reverse.
i thought the electric brake was defective, returned it & rewired agin with same results...disgusted...returned electric brake...
that was back in august, now i have 26000 miles on the clock, i want to have this hooked back up and work my trailer brakes, before the factory warranty runs out...
had the engine light come on, with code po191, they reflashed pcm, light out...i mentioned the electric brake question, was dismissed as safety issue that cannot be changed, programmed in computer...any one have the same issues?..help

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Old 07-12-2007, 05:31 PM
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Default RE: trailer brake hook up

Welcome to the forum. The harness is under the back seat? Is it not by the parking brake with a blue plug?
 
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Old 07-12-2007, 05:36 PM
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dodge provides the plug/harness in a bag(under back seat)...you wire it up to your after market electric trailer brake, mount it under the dash, & plug it in the blue mating plug by the e-brake
 
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Old 07-12-2007, 05:46 PM
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Default RE: trailer brake hook up

Sorry, bought mine used and did not have that. My apologies. Maybe someone else will chime in soon and help out.
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 04:46 AM
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Mine does the same. Its a flash in the computer b/c some dumbass probably fell out and ran over himself. Its a safety deal so you cant find a dealer to get rid of it. I know it sucks!!
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 06:42 AM
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Default RE: trailer brake hook up

On my 2006 Megacab 2500 the horn would only start beeping when the door was open and I was backing up. The first time it happened it scared the heck out of me. Couldn't figure out what the problem was.

Don't know about my 2007 Megacab because our trailer has been at the dealers getting a new awning installed.

But, I think it's a stupid idea. Probably due to insurance liability......[:@]

Bill B. (Michigan)

2007 Megacab with CTD ( 6.7 litre)
2007 Jayco Eagle 322FKS Trailer
 
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It's not your brake box, it is a "feature" from Dodge. Here is a post I did a while back for a $10 fix.

https://dodgeforum.com/m_735199/tm.htm

 
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Old 07-13-2007, 01:09 PM
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Default RE: trailer brake hook up

Has anybody you know tried it yet Bob ??
 
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Default RE: trailer brake hook up

thats an odd set up.
 
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No one has told me that they have tried it. My truck doesn't have that "feature".
 


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