Trailer Brake Control Box
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Trailer Brake Control Box
I have a 97 F150 extended cab. I recently purchase the truck and i have no trailer lights. The truck has factory wiring for tow package. The rear plug states, electric brakes. However i do not see any controller inside the cab.
Is there factory wiring that i can plug a new controller unit into.
If so, where is it?
How many wires and what color are they?
also i checked all fuses and all good but still no lights to trailer. checked connections they are good.
Also, can the removal of the old box obstruct my lights to trailer from working ?
Is there factory wiring that i can plug a new controller unit into.
If so, where is it?
How many wires and what color are they?
also i checked all fuses and all good but still no lights to trailer. checked connections they are good.
Also, can the removal of the old box obstruct my lights to trailer from working ?
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Trailer Brake Control Box
The chassis is wired for a brake controller, but you have to buy & install it. Tekonsha is one of the better brands.
Get a Ford (Helm) service CD from the classifeds here or eBay - they're only a few bucks plus shipping. It'll show you EVERY wire, connector, circuit, & system (plus everything else about the vehicle) on every truck & van of one model year, so buy the '97 Truck CD.
What "box" are you asking about removing?
Get a Ford (Helm) service CD from the classifeds here or eBay - they're only a few bucks plus shipping. It'll show you EVERY wire, connector, circuit, & system (plus everything else about the vehicle) on every truck & van of one model year, so buy the '97 Truck CD.
What "box" are you asking about removing?
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My 1998 F150 Supercab also has the towing package with the same problem. I have the seven pin connector at the back, but cannot get any lights to work there. Is there an additional fusebox for the towing connector that might have a blown fuse?
Thanks, Rick
Thanks, Rick
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Is there an additional fusebox for the towing connector that might have a blown fuse?
