Brake controller - Toyota 4Runner Forum

gmillerok1 · 01-08-2010, 06:53 PM

Does anyone know where the plug connector is that you connect a brake controller to under the dash? I can't seem to find it anywhere. It could be behind the left panel, but that panel has got a really strange plastic plug holding it in place and I don't have a tool to turn it.

I guess I may have to ask my dealer if no one knows here.

Thanks.

GM

mikeync · 01-08-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gmillerok1

Does anyone know where the plug connector is that you connect a brake controller to under the dash? I can't seem to find it anywhere. It could be behind the left panel, but that panel has got a really strange plastic plug holding it in place and I don't have a tool to turn it.

I guess I may have to ask my dealer if no one knows here.

Thanks.

GM

did you look in the manual? At work now so I don't have it handy, but it should definately be shown in the manual

gmillerok1 · 01-08-2010, 07:57 PM

If all else fails, read the manual!

Yep, it's there, with a very hard to dechiper drawing, but at least I then knew where to look. It was about as hidden as it could be, behind and wrapped with black tape on a large cluster of wires. It will be hard to cut loose, but at least I know where it is now.

Thanks!

For a while, I thought they forgot to wire it...

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Originally Posted by mikeync

did you look in the manual? At work now so I don't have it handy, but it should definately be shown in the manual

Titanpat57 · 01-08-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gmillerok1

If all else fails, read the manual!

Yep, it's there, with a very hard to dechiper drawing, but at least I then knew where to look. It was about as hidden as it could be, behind and wrapped with black tape on a large cluster of wires. It will be hard to cut loose, but at least I know where it is now.

Thanks!

For a while, I thought they forgot to wire it...

If you remember could you document the steps and make a thread in the mods stickey above?

Thanks in advance

Pat

gmillerok1 · 01-08-2010, 08:06 PM

Sure, when the harness comes in, next week.

GM

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Originally Posted by Titanpat57

If you remember could you document the steps and make a thread in the mods stickey above?

Thanks in advance

Pat

ladywolf · 02-13-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Titanpat57

If you remember could you document the steps and make a thread in the mods stickey above?

Thanks in advance

Pat

where exactly did you find the connector? we were going to install our prodigy brake controller today, and we found a connector that looks like the pigtail that comes with the 4runner, but about half the size. or was the one you found all the way on the left hand side up next to the firewall?

do you have a pic?

gmillerok1 · 02-13-2010, 11:58 PM

Here's a pic:

Look behind the three bundled cables, on the back side on the left. It's hiding back there. You can pull it up to see it.

MrG · 05-10-2010, 01:07 PM

I have just bought a new 2010 4Rrunner on Saturday and are trying to figure out where is the best spot to install my Tekonsha Envoy brake controller. Anywhere right of the steering column is on my shin when my foot is on the accelerator, in the center, there is an shin airbag in the way, to the left will interfere with getting in and out. Where does everyone mount their controllers? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Uneek · 05-10-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MrG

I have just bought a new 2010 4Rrunner on Saturday and are trying to figure out where is the best spot to install my Tekonsha Envoy brake controller. Anywhere right of the steering column is on my shin when my foot is on the accelerator, in the center, there is an shin airbag in the way, to the left will interfere with getting in and out. Where does everyone mount their controllers? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The blank area under to the RSCA button and to the right of that blank cover left of the steering column.

ladywolf · 05-10-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrG

I have just bought a new 2010 4Rrunner on Saturday and are trying to figure out where is the best spot to install my Tekonsha Envoy brake controller. Anywhere right of the steering column is on my shin when my foot is on the accelerator, in the center, there is an shin airbag in the way, to the left will interfere with getting in and out. Where does everyone mount their controllers? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

i have my tekonsha mounted just above and to the right of the emergency brake and the hood release. it was the best place we could think of.....and we did a lot of thinking.

MrG · 05-10-2010, 05:30 PM

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i have my tekonsha mounted just above and to the right of the emergency brake and the hood release. it was the best place we could think of.....and we did a lot of thinking.

Doesn't that interfere with getting in and out of the seat? I have had someone hold it there while I tried and I bumped it everytime I got in.

Someone suggested to me to use Velcro and a quick connector(4 pin) to remove it when I don't need it (which is 95% of the time). Anyone ever tried Velcro? This way I could put it exactly where you describe and not worry about hitting it when I am not using my trailer.

Dusty64 · 05-27-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrG

I have just bought a new 2010 4Rrunner on Saturday and are trying to figure out where is the best spot to install my Tekonsha Envoy brake controller. Anywhere right of the steering column is on my shin when my foot is on the accelerator, in the center, there is an shin airbag in the way, to the left will interfere with getting in and out. Where does everyone mount their controllers? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have a Prodogy Brake controller that I use every now and then. I got a new harness from eTrailer and connected it to the Harness Connector (Pic 1) and routed it around to the bottom left of the stearing wheel. I use a short screw and wingnut to attach the mounting bracket through a hole under the edge of the facing (pic 2 shows location). Since the Prodogy doesn't have to be level (or stable) the one wingnut holds it for the short time I need it. It doesn't interfer with my left leg, either. Pic 3 shows my items.

If I had to permenantly mount it it would probably go below the RSCA button to the right of the blank single button.

Titanpat57 · 05-27-2010, 09:47 PM

I historically like to keep the controller on the right hand side(I'm right handed). I found that in an emergency braking situation, I like to steer with my left hand anyway, and I have a better "feel" for the right, and how much brake to apply, when. All that is obviously based on road conditions, weather and the such.

It's only happened a few times, I generally back off and give lots of latitude for anything happening or about to happen in front. Anticipation and heightend awareness will out perform any brake controller.

Be safe!

hamlet · 03-06-2015, 02:30 PM

Old thread revive!

Out of curiosity, where did you all run the ground out to? I see some good candidates towards the firewall, though those would require putting a larger connector onto the ground wire.

Other than that, in the same boat as far as picking a mounting location. Hate to do a permanent mount as the controller (Prodigy P3) won't be in use 99% of the time... But don't want to interfere with getting in and out. Sure doesn't leave a lot of options. Would love to see pictures of your brake controller mounted for ideas.

badhabits · 03-06-2015, 02:47 PM

If you are using a Prodigy 2 or 3 they do not have to be mounted horizontal. I use Velcro and mount it to the area just to the right of the steering wheel.

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