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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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brake control plug?

i just picked up a 2000 f350 crew cab 4wd, and i need to install a trailer brake controler.i have one already set up with a ford pigtail-plug end.my question is where does it plug into.i started to look under the dash and i didn't see anything obvious.thanks
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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its to the right of the steering column mounted on a brace
remove the fuse box cover and you should be able to see it
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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i used to work at a truck accessory place and we used to install them alot on the newer trucks and they were always right near the fuse box but i just looked at my f250 2002 and couldnt see anything i saw some wires tapped up that were the right colors but no plug for the ford pigtale
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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the plug may have got cut offf at sometime
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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thank you.i look there tonight.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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your right.i looked at mine and they are to the right of the steering column,taped with a facotory label right above the obd plug.there is no connector.there is also a wire for a pto hook up.one question i have five wires togehther a blue,red,white black and a light blue w/pink stripe.what do i do with that one?thanks
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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so far this is all I can find,

FORD (THROUGH 2002) CONTROLLER FUNCTION FORD (NEW)
RED= BLACK +12 VOLT SUPPLY PINK
LIGHT GREEN = RED STOPLIGHT RED
BLUE= BLUE TRAILER BRAKES BLUE
WHITE =WHITE GROUND WHITE
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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my truck only has four wires comming out but I can't see any of the wires behind plug on the truck
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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maybe that blue/pink one is part of the pto set up.my draw tite brake controller has blue red black and white same gauge as whats in truck.i didnt think it would be that easy but maybe it is.i'm picking up connecter for rear of my truck for the 7 wire plug so i'll double check with the parts guy.thanks
 
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