Totally Confused - does the 2002 LX have a Brake Controller Connector???

[cwmoser]

I've read a lot on this forum searching for Brake Controllers.
Does the 2002 LX470 have a connector for a Brake Controller or do I need to run
wires with a universal wiring kit?

Anyone know?

Thanks

Carl

 

[socalmtbiker]

I have a 2005 lx. My plug was really hidden up by the steering column. Check there. I've read people taking panels off but I was able to get my wiring harness connected.

 

[Sandroad]

Etrailer.com says no factory brake controller plug on the '02. I think you'll need the full wiring kit from them (or someplace else) to get a controller and 7 pin trailer plug installed.

 

[cwmoser]

Etrailer.com says no factory brake controller plug on the '02. I think you'll need the full wiring kit from them (or someplace else) to get a controller and 7 pin trailer plug installed.

Thanks. I have a full wiring kit ordered. Was hoping there was a plug N play solution.

BTW, any tips on wiring? I'm just guessing running the wire on the left side (driver side) to the Engine Compartment.
Maybe there is a channel I can run the wire through.

Then in the Engine Compartment I need to get wires through the Firewall to the inside. Any tips for this?

Etrailer person sold me a Hopkins Insite controller. After reading I note that several folks are using the
Prodigy and mounting it in the Ash Tray compartment. Might send the Hopkins back and get the Prodigy
if folks think I would be better off with the Prodigy.

 

[Sandroad]

I like the Prodigy P3 a lot. It's very smooth with the brakes and very easy to set up. Fits nicely in the LC ashtray; not so much in the LX.

Most run wire through the firewall in existing grommets. There is usually some wiggle room for an extra.

There is no "channel" to run new wiring in from the rear to the front. Run some searches on here for good locations used by others for additional power wires under trim and carpeting.

 

[cwmoser]

Thanks for all the help on Trailer Hitches and wiring.
Learning a lot.

My 2002 LX only had a connector for the 4-way plug.

My goal is to be able to pull a Camper Trailer.
So, I've ordered the following:


4-pin wiring:
Tekonsha Tow Harness #118245 $ 21.95


Trailer Hitch:
Draw-Tite Hitch: 75095 $172.95


Wiring:
Trailer Connector Mounting Box, #18157 $ 7.99
Universal Wiring Kit $ 65.84
Quickie Tester $ 23.95


Brake Controller:
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 $144.15

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$436.83

It ain't cheap to fit a vehicle with full trailer functionality ... and there is still more
to purchase.

I've mounted the Draw-Tite Hitch - basically a bolt on job. I did it myself using
my trolly jack to hold up the hitch while I screwed in the bolts. Did not have
to drop the Muffler like it says to do in the Etrailer video. Did have to remove
the bumper facia bar. The 4-way connector
was basically plug and play using the Tekonsha wiring harness.

Now to provide 7-way with brake controller functionality required that I run a wire pair
from the trailer hitch to the Engine Compartment. I put the LX AHC in High mode and
was able to do it laying on my creeper. Laying the wire out underneath was pretty easy.

to get wire trough the Firewall, I punched a hole in the large rubber Grommet where a
thick wiring harness went into the cabin. Then used one of my fiberglass wire fishes (Harbor Freight)
after the punch to pull 3 wires from inside to the Engine Compartment - those three wires
were for +12v, ground, and Brake Control.

Have not completed the job as I am awaiting the Prodigy P3 controller and the Trailer
Connector Box. Had to use the Trailer Connector Box as I could not find a good place to
mount the supplied metal mounting bracket.

 

[cwmoser]

I like the Prodigy P3 a lot. It's very smooth with the brakes and very easy to set up. Fits nicely in the LC ashtray; not so much in the LX.

Most run wire through the firewall in existing grommets. There is usually some wiggle room for an extra.

There is no "channel" to run new wiring in from the rear to the front. Run some searches on here for good locations used by others for additional power wires under trim and carpeting.

Why do you say that about the LX ashtray? I was thinking about mounting my Prodigy P3 in my LX's ashtray.

 

[hoser]

Fits okay in a '98 LX....

 

[Sandroad]

Why do you say that about the LX ashtray? I was thinking about mounting my Prodigy P3 in my LX's ashtray.

Based on Hoser's photo, I guess the LX ashtray varies by year? At least one other member on here couldn't get the P3 in the ashtray location. Hoser's photo looks just like the installation in my LX. If your's looks like this, you'll be fine.

 

[cwmoser]

Well I finally got my Trailer Hitch and wired up for 7-way Trailer wiring with Brake Controller.
I have to thank several of you guys on this forum for your excellent help and guidance.

Well here are some photos:

 

[cwmoser]

More photos ...