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Trailer Brake controller?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nd4spdbh, Oct 28, 2015.

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  1. Oct 28, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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    Alright guys, so my dad just bought a DCSB TRD OR 2016 and would like to hook up a trailer brake to it.

    I know the 2nd gens came with a harness adapter (which has a different plug than the 3rd gens).

    Is the 3rd gen supposed to come with a harness adapter, or is it using a "standard" plug that a proper brake controller could just plug right into?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 28, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    btw obligatory new truck pic.

    It replaced the 1st gen next to it.... the 1st gen sold on CL in less than 24 hrs and it had 248900 trouble free miles on her.

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  3. Oct 28, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    Out of curiosity, where are you located, and how much did u get for your Gen 1? I have a Gen 2 that just hit 290k
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    Southern California, 1st gen TRD Off road prerunner v6 auto with snugtop tonneau and new cooper tires, dad got 7k for it, probably coulda nickeled n dimed people for another 500ish but he just wanted it gone.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    The 2016 no longer comes with the harness in the glovebox and in fact Toyota does not offer this harness directly like they did in the past unfortunately. You have to buy the parts and assemble it yourself. I put together a diagram for it a while back when the same thing happened on the 2015 Tundra.

    [​IMG]

    Alternatively, aftermarket companies offer an adapter like the Cequent/Tekonsha 3017-P adapter.

    Jeff
     
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  6. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    ^ are those part numbers going to work for a 2016 tacoma?

    Also sounds like i could just go with a "Tundra" brake controller with harness and be fine.
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    Thanks for posting ruffians I am very interested in the position and am interested in the position you have posted on Craigslist and would like to know more about the position you have available for me to take a look at your resume and I look forward to hearing from you soon about the position and I look forward to hearing from you soon about the position and
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    I believe the Tekonsha 3040-P is the plug Jeff Lange was trying to reference. Get that and something like a Tekonsha Primus iQ controller and its all plug and play and will run only about $100 total from Amazon. Other 2016 owners have said that the oem plug looks the same as the ones that came with the 2nd gens. So the Tekonsha 3040-P should work no problem.

    Primus iq is an excellent unit and I went through this whole deal on my 05 Tundra with factory tow package. Very easy install. PM me if you have any questions.
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    No, the 3040-P will not work on the 2016, that is the one for the 05-15. 2016 uses a different connector (3017-P).

    The 2016 Tacoma uses the same connector as the 2015-2016 Tundra.

    The 2005-2015 Tacoma uses the same connector as the 2000-2014 Tundra among many other Toyotas.

    Jeff
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:38 PM
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    jeff is correct. I looked and all I have is the tailgate camera plug. knew I should have kept harness from the 2012 :)
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:39 PM
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    It's a different harness, wouldn't have worked in a 2016.

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  12. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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    well poop. guess I will have to mark this thread for future ref in case I ever need to install one.

    thanks again for the info.
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    Ok, so at the moment there is no plug and play adaptor from Tekonsha for the 2016. The 3017-P is a unit that needs soldering. I'm confident in my soldering and would do that but others prefer a plug and play option. Honestly I would wait for that, it's probably on the way from Tekonsha now.
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:49 PM
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  15. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:11 PM
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    Is the receptacle plug up under dash near steering column like most vehicles?
     
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  16. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:24 PM
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    It's in the driver's side kick panel.

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    Can anyone confirm this
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    I can, but I suppose that's not what you're looking for, lol.

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    No, sorry not what I ment. Jeff, have you purchased or own this connector. I have my finger on the buy button and don't want to have to return it.
     
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    Good deal?

    image.jpg
     
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