Brake controller and 7 pin wiring help
#11
Senior Member
The fuse and the relay are not needed for the TBC install. They provide the constant power circuit on the 7-pin connector for providing power to the trailer for recharging the break away battery, etc.
#13
Senior Member
bharbaugh66
Can you please let me know if installing the TBC and the computer flash worked as I'm in the exact same position as you. I have the plug under the dash and want the TBC, dealer says not possible as I don't have a tow package.
Thank You
Can you please let me know if installing the TBC and the computer flash worked as I'm in the exact same position as you. I have the plug under the dash and want the TBC, dealer says not possible as I don't have a tow package.
Thank You
#14
I will let you know, but it could be a little bit. I will probably make the purchase in the couple months. I don't have a dry garage so I need a little bit of warm weather
#15
Senior Member
@bharbaugh66
So I have found this out:
As stated my truck, like yours does not have a tow package. It does have a 4 pin trailer plug and the harness for the IBC under the dash. According to all the dealers I spoke to with their "expertise" said no way can the IBC be installed do to no tow package.
Today I went to my local dealer and told them my dilemma with no tow and an IBC. I actually managed to get a tech come out to my truck with his laptop, plug it in and go through the options as if I had the tow package. And at the end the great news that the IBC can be activated once installed. WOOHOO!!!......Also as a curiosity too I timed him, start to finish 73 seconds!!!
As stated may times above and in other threads the IBC can be installed and turn on if you have the plug for it under the dash.
And now on to trailer shopping.
So I have found this out:
As stated my truck, like yours does not have a tow package. It does have a 4 pin trailer plug and the harness for the IBC under the dash. According to all the dealers I spoke to with their "expertise" said no way can the IBC be installed do to no tow package.
Today I went to my local dealer and told them my dilemma with no tow and an IBC. I actually managed to get a tech come out to my truck with his laptop, plug it in and go through the options as if I had the tow package. And at the end the great news that the IBC can be activated once installed. WOOHOO!!!......Also as a curiosity too I timed him, start to finish 73 seconds!!!
As stated may times above and in other threads the IBC can be installed and turn on if you have the plug for it under the dash.
And now on to trailer shopping.
Last edited by EventHorizon; 01-26-2015 at 04:17 PM.
#17
Senior Member
Just an update for you
My TBC is installed and working
Had the typical fight with the dealer saying your VIN indicates not possible but I did convince them to do it and it worked.
****ty part was the $50 charge for activation. was the lowest I could get them to, started at $150. But I get a 20% discount on parts so I guess I break even.
My TBC is installed and working
Had the typical fight with the dealer saying your VIN indicates not possible but I did convince them to do it and it worked.
****ty part was the $50 charge for activation. was the lowest I could get them to, started at $150. But I get a 20% discount on parts so I guess I break even.
#18
Senior Member
Just an update for you
My TBC is installed and working
Had the typical fight with the dealer saying your VIN indicates not possible but I did convince them to do it and it worked.
****ty part was the $50 charge for activation. was the lowest I could get them to, started at $150. But I get a 20% discount on parts so I guess I break even.
My TBC is installed and working
Had the typical fight with the dealer saying your VIN indicates not possible but I did convince them to do it and it worked.
****ty part was the $50 charge for activation. was the lowest I could get them to, started at $150. But I get a 20% discount on parts so I guess I break even.
Thanks!
#19
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#20
Senior Member
Thanks for the info!!