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  1. 22nd April 2012, 10:10 PM #1
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    Trailer Brake controller

    I am looking at my options to fit an electric brake controller. I have read that some vehicles have a pre wired plug under the dash for easy connection. Does the P38 have such a plug?
    Has anyone fitted a controller who can offer tips to ease the process
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  2. 23rd April 2012, 02:00 AM #2
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    The P38 has no factory wiring pre-installed for a brake contrroller, however it is not particularly difficult to do.
    What sort of brake controller were you proposing to fit?
    I bought a Tekonsha P3 a couple of years ago off the Net and it came with a crade for mounting and quick release as well as a "wallet" to store it in when not in use. It was quite straight forward and works quite well.

    I mounted the cradle to the underside of the panel which sits each side of the steering column and comes away with 4 long screws. You'll need (1) a 12V supply preferably from the battery via a 30Amp fuse; (2) a connection to the stop light to trigger the controller; and (3) heavy duty wiring (10-12 gauge) from the controller to the rear of the vehicle and through a connector to the trailer brakes.

    cheers
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  3. 23rd April 2012, 10:54 AM #3
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    I have just bought a Tekonsha unit online. One more question. The controller needs a feed from the brake lights. Did you pick up from the pedal switch or run a cable from the rear lights?
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  4. 23rd April 2012, 12:03 PM #4
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    From the tail light -was easier. When I ran the power feed cable from the controller to the rear bumper socket, I added the trigger wire as well and spliced it into trailer socket cable behind the little door on the RHS of the load space.

    I ran the cables internally along the edge of the carpet and under the door seals ...it meant removing the kick plates but that only took a couple of minutes

    Hope this helps
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