2001 F250 Brake Controller
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
2001 F250 Brake Controller
My Father in law has a F250.....he bought used about 6 mos. ago.
He has installed a 5th wheel hitch, and has asked me to wire a brake controller.
He has no books or wiring diagrams for his truck, he dosnt even have a owners manual so I can see what fuse or relay dose what in his truck.
I was able to find a factory wired contoller interface behind the cup holder, but it seems to have no voltage coming to it.
Under the dash, and under the hood there seems to be several sockets that are wired for both relays and fuses, but the have nothing plugged into them.
Can anyone here help me determine what I need to look for?
Is there a relay that needs to be added to activate the factory interface?
Maybe a fuse or something that needs to be added?
He has installed a 5th wheel hitch, and has asked me to wire a brake controller.
He has no books or wiring diagrams for his truck, he dosnt even have a owners manual so I can see what fuse or relay dose what in his truck.
I was able to find a factory wired contoller interface behind the cup holder, but it seems to have no voltage coming to it.
Under the dash, and under the hood there seems to be several sockets that are wired for both relays and fuses, but the have nothing plugged into them.
Can anyone here help me determine what I need to look for?
Is there a relay that needs to be added to activate the factory interface?
Maybe a fuse or something that needs to be added?
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
In 01 i beleave that you have to add the under hood relay and fuse.Its a big maxi fuse 20 or 30 amp,not sure.
The male end is under the dash,as i see you have already found that.I can scan and email you the wiring directions from the paper work i have if you need it.
The male end is under the dash,as i see you have already found that.I can scan and email you the wiring directions from the paper work i have if you need it.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Please do...I have no paperwork on this truck, any info you can provide would be a great help.
smeier@triad.rr.com
Thank you a bunch.
smeier@triad.rr.com
Thank you a bunch.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
I have recieved the scanned image...Thank you very much.
This is exactly how the unit is connected.
For some reason the factory harness is dead.
Do you have a fuse and relay explanation for the controling circuit?
This is exactly how the unit is connected.
For some reason the factory harness is dead.
Do you have a fuse and relay explanation for the controling circuit?
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by stevetra
I have recieved the scanned image...Thank you very much.
This is exactly how the unit is connected.
For some reason the factory harness is dead.
Do you have a fuse and relay explanation for the controling circuit?
This is exactly how the unit is connected.
For some reason the factory harness is dead.
Do you have a fuse and relay explanation for the controling circuit?
Theres a fuse you need to install under the hood.On the drivers side.Its a 30 amp fuse.Its pretty big.If you take a test light and test to fuse socket with the truck running,there will be power to one side of the socket.Thats the socket you need to use.I just dont remember off hand which one it is.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,758
Likes: 7
From: colorado
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by wlihntr
i can send you the fuse and relay info.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,743
Likes: 3
From: Peoria, IL
Here is a link to a website where you can download the owners guide for your dads truck. http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/SPubs/default.asp?pageid=oghome&gutsid=spubs_serv_all_ne w&TYPE=OWNERGUIDE&menuIndex1=18
You will have to add at least one relay and Maxi-fuse to get the trailer brake controller to work. There is also another relay and Maxi-fuse that you can add to get the trailer battery charge circuit working. Both of them are labeled in the owner's guides. The relays are in a seperate housing with 4 relay connectors, under the hood right next to the big fuse panel/relay box (by the brake master cylinder). Hope you get it all figured out.
You will have to add at least one relay and Maxi-fuse to get the trailer brake controller to work. There is also another relay and Maxi-fuse that you can add to get the trailer battery charge circuit working. Both of them are labeled in the owner's guides. The relays are in a seperate housing with 4 relay connectors, under the hood right next to the big fuse panel/relay box (by the brake master cylinder). Hope you get it all figured out.