Tekonsha PRODIGY Trailer Brake Controller little help please - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

XRamTundraMan · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 05:31 PM

My new Tundra CM came with the tow package and with the trailer brake controller pre-wired. Not saying there was a controller unit, just that it is pre-wired to more easily connect one. I want to continue to use my Tekonsha PRODIGY Trailer Brake Controller I had installed on my 2002 Tundra back in 2005. In the glove box of the new Tundra there is a wired connector in a plastic bag that came with some instructions for installation of my controller unit. However the plastic snap in/on female part will not fit my Tekonsha PRODIGY Trailer Brake Controller. Can some give me some advice or a part/adaptor number as to be able to accomplish this?

Thanks in advance for any and all help or advice,
Gary

funfinder4 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 11:27 PM

Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles 3040-P : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com

The part in your glove box is only to connect to the matching plug on the drivers side kick panel. Then you are suppose to use the bare wire ends to splice into your bare wire ends on your brake controller. Or you can buy the part I linked to above... No splicing.

XRamTundraMan · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 01:33 PM

Thanks Funfinder4, that explains it and the link is icing on the cake. Thanks again,
Gary

Zhukov · #4 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 10:42 AM

I mounted mine in the cubby below the A/C controls. There's a thread here that explains it:

electric brake controler placement - Tundra Solutions Forum

California Frank · #5 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 07:32 PM

I just finished installing a Tekonsha controller in my new Tundra about an hour ago. The easiest way to handle it is to order the wiring adapter. Mine is a Tekonsha 3040-P. It has both the Toyota and Tekosa connectors already wired and took abour 5 minutes. It took a bit longer to drill the holes and mount the controller. I have used this controller on 3 other vehicles.

frank

DebianDog · #6 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by funfinder4

Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles 3040-P : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com

Buy the part I linked to above... No splicing.

PERFECT!

canucks · #7 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 03:29 PM

Hey guys
I just ordered the wire replacement for the prodigy brake controller part # 3040-P just wonder on how long the wires are appx?

thanks

Only Toyota for me · #8 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by canucks

Hey guys
I just ordered the wire replacement for the prodigy brake controller part # 3040-P just wonder on how long the wires are appx?

thanks

Plenty long enough to mount the unit inside the dash. I would guess somewhere around 30" long or so.

aperkins · #9 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by California Frank

I just finished installing a Tekonsha controller in my new Tundra about an hour ago. The easiest way to handle it is to order the wiring adapter. Mine is a Tekonsha 3040-P. It has both the Toyota and Tekosa connectors already wired and took abour 5 minutes. It took a bit longer to drill the holes and mount the controller. I have used this controller on 3 other vehicles.

frank

So I have the controller, and the 3040P adapter. Where is the male end for the plug? I've removed my drivers side kick panel, and I DO NOT see where you plug the harness? Is it up high? Anybody?

canucks · #10 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Only Toyota for me

Plenty long enough to mount the unit inside the dash. I would guess somewhere around 30" long or so.

Right on I was just wondering that because thats where I would like to put it. I had the brake controller placed on the left side of the steering wheel just above my knee in my 06 tacoma and was it ever a PITA.
thanks for the quick reply toyota for me

Only Toyota for me · #11 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aperkins

So I have the controller, and the 3040P adapter. Where is the male end for the plug? I've removed my drivers side kick panel, and I DO NOT see where you plug the harness? Is it up high? Anybody?

Yes, it is up kind of high in there. If i remember right, it's taped to another small harness and the end is sticking up.

aperkins · #12 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 02:31 AM

Thank you. Time to put on a headlamp and go Toyota dash spelunking.

TundraBay · #13 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 02:11 PM

If you're in a hurry and can't wait for the connector piece to be delivered (like I was) or you're just plain cheap (ditto) you can quite easily solder the correct wires from the pigtail which came in your glove box to the one that came with the Prodigy. Just MAKE SURE you realize that colors don't match. You need to look at the directions so you can tell which wire from the pigtail is soldered to which one for the controller. I don't remember any more, but directions for the controller are on line, and the pigtail has an instruction sheet with the wire colors labeled.
Good luck