Tow Package.

How do i tell if my 2012 has the tow package. I cant find the trailer break connector.
Thanks.

 

@DFlynn since yours is a 2012:

27F battery (non Tow Package has 24F)
130 Amp Alternator
Engine Oil Cooler
Auxiliary Transmission Cooler (Auto Trans only)
Class IV Receiver Hitch
7 Pin Trailer Connector with Trailer Brake Control Harness in Cab (Brake controller not included)
Trailer Sway Control Programming in the VSC System (2012+)

Easiest is to look in the engine bay for the Aux ATF Cooler and Engine Oil Cooler. Let me see if I can snag some pictures.

PS: Also just dump your VIN in here (and get the Toyota App too) https://www.toyota.com/owners/my-vehicle/vehicle-specification

 

EveryDayIsTacoTues
Thanks for the quick response.
According to the App it has the tow package. Where do i find the break controller connector? What does it look like? I looked down by the left side floor. But i can not locate it.

 

You’ll have to take out the drivers side kick panel. Mine was tucked deep in the wiring harness against the fire wall wrapped in a ton of electrical tape. Took me a while to find it

 

EMR
Thanks. I'll try that.
Do you know where i can get the connector to wire it to my controller?

 

https://youtu.be/Sywdhd4LpxM?si=r8Bg0jfAqfReNLD1

 

Even my local toyota dealership had a helluva time finding my harness. They removed that kick panel and it ended up being taped up deep inside the bundle of wires hiding behind it. Sometimes it is hanging right out the top... other times it's hiding amongst that bundle under a ton of tape.

What brake controller did you purchase? I bought mine as a bundle, so it came with it, but the pigtails are pretty cheap online.

 

I did a quick google search to see if I could find the OEM pigtail (that you wire into the controller), but no luck.

What I did find was branded adapters that appear to go from the controller to the truck's plug. So I'd suggest picking a controller, then checking out the adapter and see if it will connect to the truck's plug. (After you find the truck end, obviously).

 

Dang I know mine has the two package, but didn't realize it also came with a 130-amp alternator. That's great to know - one less upgrade to do.

 

The Tacoma Towing Bible

Have a look at this post to find your wiring harness. Hopefully your controller was made for your vehicle so you wont need an additional connector.