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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Location for brake controller?

Any suggestions on where to mount the electric brake controller on a 2003 exp xlt? A picture might help

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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If you have the factory tow package option, there is a plug for it up under the dash on the driver's side.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alloro
If you have the factory tow package option, there is a plug for it up under the dash on the driver's side.
After plugging into the port that alloro is responding about, I attached the aftermarket controller to the removable fuse cover, just above the parking brake lever on the left side of the steering wheel.
That way it is easy to access the manual brake bias easily when adjusting brakes.
It's also easy to access if necessary when driving to override brake settings.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Location for Brake Controller - followup.

Alloro / Bob,

Thanks for the replies.
Bob - on my 2003 I don't see a fuse cover above the emergency brake. What year is your truck?

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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ltng7679
on my 2003 I don't see a fuse cover above the emergency brake. What year is your truck?
You don't have one on your 03. All of your interior fuses are instead over at the passenger kick panel.

Oh and BTW, many auto stores have the pigtail to plug into the factory brake controller harness. All you do is wire that pigtail to your controller and plug it in, mount the controller, and the job is done.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ltng7679
Alloro / Bob,

Thanks for the replies.
Bob - on my 2003 I don't see a fuse cover above the emergency brake. What year is your truck?

Ed
Ed,
Mines a 99 as noted in my signature. I wasn't aware of the changes made with your's.
That's why alloro helps keeps things straight.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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That's why alloro helps keeps things straight.
Oh I make my share of mistakes. The changes between different model years and engine types leaves a lot of room for those pesky variables.
 
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The brake controller on my 03 is mounted on the bottom of the dash above the driver's right leg. I'll try to remember to snap a pic when I get home today.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by broncoholic
The brake controller on my 03 is mounted on the bottom of the dash above the driver's right leg. I'll try to remember to snap a pic when I get home today.
Of the controller or your leg?
 
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Here are a couple of pictures of my brake controller. It is just to the right and below the steering wheel.

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