TBC controller plug and play?
10-08-2016, 10:23 PM
#1
TBC controller plug and play?
I have a 2016 XLT that didn't come with a factory tow package. When I purchased it I had the dealer install a genuine Ford accessories hitch that has the 4 pin and 7 pin plugs. I had a look underneath but can't really see where the wires run to. I'm thinking about adding a trailer brake controller so I've watched a few YouTube videos and read some of the posts here on how to install them. I'm curious if when I pop the dash panels off am I going to find the pigtail end of the TBC wiring clipped to the back of the cubby hole? Or since I didn't have a factory tow package am I gonna dismantle the dash and only find disappointment and aggravation and then have to run the wires all the way back? Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Rock Lobstar1; 10-09-2016 at 11:26 PM.
10-09-2016, 10:37 PM
#2
Senior Member
Unfortunately I am unable to add anything as to whether you will find the pigtail with your set up. Are you able to look up under the dash towards the back of driver side cubby hole to see if it is there?
However my understanding and experience have been you will need to get your truck 'flashed' to recognize the TBC once you install it. Even the Ford OEM TBC.
However my understanding and experience have been you will need to get your truck 'flashed' to recognize the TBC once you install it. Even the Ford OEM TBC.
10-11-2016, 08:32 PM
#3
Unfortunately I am unable to add anything as to whether you will find the pigtail with your set up. Are you able to look up under the dash towards the back of driver side cubby hole to see if it is there?
However my understanding and experience have been you will need to get your truck 'flashed' to recognize the TBC once you install it. Even the Ford OEM TBC.
However my understanding and experience have been you will need to get your truck 'flashed' to recognize the TBC once you install it. Even the Ford OEM TBC.
10-17-2016, 08:23 PM
#4
TBC
Rock, I also have the 2016 F150; however, I do have the trailer tow package. I don't have a TBC installed, but I do have the OEM unit. So my question(s), if you find a way to remove the trim piece to install the TBC please PM me with the step by step procedures. I too wonder if the connector will be zip tied to the frame. Once I get it installed, I'll let the Dealer flash the computer to tell the truck that one is installed. If I mess up, my wife will never let me live it down.
Aaron.
Aaron.
10-17-2016, 08:50 PM
#5
I just watched a bunch of YouTube videos on how to install it. Seems like there's 2 ways to get the panels off, from the top down or from the bottom up.
Here's a video of an aftermarket controller install where he dismantles from the bottom up.
http://youtu.be/MAy3K2O5auA
There's lots of other videos as well including oem tbc units.
I believe since you have a factory tow package you will find the pigtail attached to the back of the cubby hole where the controller would be. And I think to mount it you would just pop out that cubby hole and pop in the oem controller. Seems pretty simple and I'll probably go the oem route also. Although that depends on if I find that pigtail there when I'm ready to install it. Otherwise I'll just put it back together and cry myself to sleep in my garage.
Here's a video of an aftermarket controller install where he dismantles from the bottom up.
http://youtu.be/MAy3K2O5auA
There's lots of other videos as well including oem tbc units.
I believe since you have a factory tow package you will find the pigtail attached to the back of the cubby hole where the controller would be. And I think to mount it you would just pop out that cubby hole and pop in the oem controller. Seems pretty simple and I'll probably go the oem route also. Although that depends on if I find that pigtail there when I'm ready to install it. Otherwise I'll just put it back together and cry myself to sleep in my garage.
10-17-2016, 10:48 PM
#7
Senior Member
when i do mine i hoping for $50 < 1/2 hour labor charge for 5 mins of work.
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10-20-2016, 10:50 AM
#10
TBC
Followed the directions in the videos,and installed my OEM TBC today. Took me about one hour to get it all done. Could not get the grill up with a pudgy knife, so I used a flat blade screw driver. After I pried the grill up a little with the puddly knife then I slipped the screw driver in. The clips are in there tight. Grill piece has clips in the center at the bottom and they are troublesome to get realigned. Other than that in was a good DIY. It just needs to get the computer
Re flashed.
Aaron.
Re flashed.
Aaron.