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Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
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Username: Texasborderdude
Post Number: 56
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 67.79.202.133
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 8:10 pm: | |
I'm installing a trailer brake contoller to my 05 Eagle. I need to connect to the stoplight switch that's activated when the brake is depressed. Where will I typically find the closest point to the driver console?... I'm guessing behind the front bumper where the spare tire is, but I haven't pulled it yet. Also presume that I'll have to run 40' +/- of 14 or 16 guage wire to the back to connect with the wiring bridle. Any tips or suggestions is appreciated.
Thanks,
dg |
Kevin Black (Kblackav8or)
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Username: Kblackav8or
Post Number: 70
Registered: 8-2005
Posted From: 24.152.174.198
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 8:28 pm: | |
Which one did you get? Similar air braked vehicles don't seem to work well with your typical electric timed or inertia type. The Hayes Lemerz Air/electric seems to have the best following of the less expensive ones. You T it off your application guage for the air input then hook up power, brakelight and ground. Pretty simple. It is adjustable and can be manually operated. I have one I am about to install after I researched it. Brakesmart is even nicer but more expensive. On your Eagle I am not sure where the switch is exactly but on a truck they are under the dash tied into the brake lines, usually a small 1/4 nylon or plastic hose from one of the treadle valve lines operates the brakelights. Could also be tied into the turn signal or headlight switch. Eagle guys? |
Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
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Username: Luvrbus
Post Number: 85
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 74.32.88.185
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:04 pm: | |
Doyle,open your door under the drivers window where your wiring and breakers are and you will find a place to tie into the brake lights i will look up the wire # if you need it, they have a few extra wires that go to the back panel if they have not been used for other things,you can pickup air supply from the parking brake
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Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
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Username: Kyle4501
Post Number: 354
Registered: 9-2004
Posted From: 65.23.106.193
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 4:44 pm: | |
If all you need is an electrical signal, why not tap into the brake light wire at the rear? (assuming you have seperate brake & turn lights)
If you need an air signal, sorry, I've got nothing to help there. |
Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
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Username: Texasborderdude
Post Number: 57
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 67.79.202.133
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 2:25 pm: | |
Thanks, guys... I have a Tekonsha P3 electrical input with inertia boost. I looked at the panel, but couldn't find the brake circuit. Gotta get out the manuals. There's a lot of dirt, dust and crud on the panel. I used low pressure air to try to clean it up a little. Do I dare use electrical contact cleaner? |