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So I found this wiring harness and instructions that say trailer brake. Is this all that’s needed to add a trailer brake system or is there more to it? I don’t need it really but if I can add it why not lola13c6564dfd4da56a9b405e509c39464.jpgb79dfe03f170247ce21477f15d1977f8.jpg

 

 

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wforrest08 Senior Enthusiast

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Yes that is the harness to add a aftermarket style brake controller.

 

You cannot add the factory integrated brake controller. 

 

There is a couple threads on here that show some interesting places to mount a controller other than the typical under the steering wheel knee banging regular spot.

 

 

 

aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, I have the same thing. And it will stay in the glove box until I get a trailer that the state of Wisconsin requires me to use trailer brakes on. (over 3,000lbs)

May never happen.

davester Senior Enthusiast

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Note, you would still need to buy the actual trailer brake controller.  What you have is for connecting the TBC to the truck.

MHPrior80 Enthusiast

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Yep sounds like to much of a hassle to me. I’ll just leave it in the glove box. It was of a curiosity then anything.


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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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Yes that is the harness to add a aftermarket style brake controller.
 
You cannot add the factory integrated brake controller. 
 
There is a couple threads on here that show some interesting places to mount a controller other than the typical under the steering wheel knee banging regular spot.
 
 
 

Cannot add factory trailer... not yet anyway :)

I’ve got my cluster and chassis control module out to www.whiteautoandmedia.com for programming. Once I get it back, I am going to give it a go. It’s been driving me crazy that I HAVE to try and add it. I rarely tow anything. But wanna give it a go. I love R&D. Lol.

There is all sorts of wiring from the switch, all the way down the to modules...


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On 5/3/2019 at 5:52 AM, pgamboa said:


Cannot add factory trailer... not yet anyway :)

I’ve got my cluster and chassis control module out to www.whiteautoandmedia.com for programming. Once I get it back, I am going to give it a go. It’s been driving me crazy that I HAVE to try and add it. I rarely tow anything. But wanna give it a go. I love R&D. Lol.

There is all sorts of wiring from the switch, all the way down the to modules...


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I see pulled parts, oem, for the brake controllers.  At this point it's really just the wires.  So I would assume getting the oem part will hook right up and put the brake controller on the top right corner...

 

That's what I am looking to do.  Will cost about $60, cheaper than most after market controllers.

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Programming of the cluster is needed (to enable to graphical icons), programming of the chassis control module as well.


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