Installing brake controller

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Aug 15, 2008 | 05:31 PM

adbscu

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Installing brake controller

Got a 05 F350 PSD 4x4 auto (King Ranch if that matters) and have a non OEM brake controller along with the wiring adpater/harness that i would like to install. How complicated is that? the truck already has the connectors at the back and so forth. Is it just a matter of plugging in the different components? or there are some "mechanical" adjustments as well?

is there a video (youtube) or a website with detaidl pics?

thanks

Aug 15, 2008 | 05:55 PM

kbeefy

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it's easy, you just plug it in. up till at least '03 the plug is behind the dash, a little to the right of your right knee.
Do a search, theres been pics posted before.

Aug 15, 2008 | 05:56 PM

PowerStrokeHD

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Does your truck currently have the factory brake controller installed? If not it is a easy plug in like kbeefy said...

Aug 15, 2008 | 06:03 PM

rmosso1

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My 2005 had the built in controller whereas my 2003 Excursion did not. Anyway, both are plug and play as the wires are under the dash, and directions are in this forum.

Aug 15, 2008 | 06:11 PM

adbscu

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no OEM factory brake

so it's just:

1 open the dash
2 find the wire
3 plug in the harness/brake controller
4 make sure it works...

5....ohh yeah close the dash

Aug 15, 2008 | 06:16 PM

rmosso1

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This forum is great. I paid the trailer manufacturer $250.00 to wire my first trailer. I wanted to barf when I saw what he did. The guy was embarassed and tried to complicate the procedure. LIVE AND LEARN!

Aug 15, 2008 | 06:31 PM

PowerStrokeHD

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Originally Posted by adbscu

so it's just:

1 open the dash
2 find the wire
3 plug in the harness/brake controller
4 make sure it works...

5....ohh yeah close the dash

Yep its that easy. Just hunt down the connector and plug in your controller.

On the '05 the plug is clipped up behind the storage compartment. There should be one plug for the brake contoller and the other is for the upfitter switches...

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