Brake Controller Wiring...
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Brake Controller Wiring...
Sorry guys,i've tried the search and it just isn't happening.I can't seem to find which wire is hot for the brake controller,apparently the po cut the wires and theres no plug.I've tried using an ohmmeter and neither of the four wires are hot,i know theres a fuse but of course i don't have a manual,so can anyone tell me which wires are for what,...Any help would be appreciated......Thanks
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Are you looking behind the dash cover under the steering wheel, on the far right hand side near the steel dash frame support ??
There should be a grey electricial plug with 4 wires.. red, blue, green and white.
There should be a grey electricial plug with 4 wires.. red, blue, green and white.
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Yep,theres no plug,but the colored wires are there(been cut of course)...
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Cargo Master
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I know where the plug"WAS" located,but since the po cut the plug,i need to know what wires go to what,and also which fuse/relay controls it because i can't get power from either of the red,green,blue,and white wires using an ohmeter.
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Under the hood fuse box, the "Trailer Tow Electronic Brake Controller" is #28, (30 amp maxi fuse) located at center row, 2nd fuse from the top.. You probably have to step on the brake pedal to get some voltage maybe..when checking with a volt meter..
Your controller instructions should have the color codes for the wiring...
Your controller instructions should have the color codes for the wiring...
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Under the hood fuse box, the "Trailer Tow Electronic Brake Controller" is #28, (30 amp maxi fuse) located at center row, 2nd fuse from the top.. You probably have to step on the brake pedal to get some voltage maybe..when checking with a volt meter..
Your controller instructions should have the color codes for the wiring...
Your controller instructions should have the color codes for the wiring...
its should be hot with they key on, the brake pedel only sends a signal to the controller.
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After doing a quick search on google, I found this site....etrailer.com | Trailer Brake Controller Information
Red = hot
Green = stop light
white = ground
blue = brakes
So you might go and test the red wire. My 01 had a tag attached to it that told which wire is what, yours might have that too somewhere on the trailer brake harness.
Red = hot
Green = stop light
white = ground
blue = brakes
So you might go and test the red wire. My 01 had a tag attached to it that told which wire is what, yours might have that too somewhere on the trailer brake harness.
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After doing a quick search on google, I found this site....etrailer.com | Trailer Brake Controller Information
Red = hot
Green = stop light
white = ground
blue = brakes
So you might go and test the red wire. My 01 had a tag attached to it that told which wire is what, yours might have that too somewhere on the trailer brake harness.
Red = hot
Green = stop light
white = ground
blue = brakes
So you might go and test the red wire. My 01 had a tag attached to it that told which wire is what, yours might have that too somewhere on the trailer brake harness.
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I think you are looking at the wrong wires.. Those are dead wires Ford puts thru the firewall for accessories for the owner.. The other end of those dead wires are located firewall, on the FAR right side under the hood..
