aglass0fmilk
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I'm doing a dash cam install (Blackvue 4k) and want to have it always powered for parking mode without splicing wiring. Some of you may be aware that there's an aftermarket trailer brake controller plug in the harness down by the brake pedal. It's a gray 4-pin connector:
It's the same as used on Dodge RAM vehicles since around 2012, possibly earlier. According to the Jeep JL wiring diagram (which is likely similar), there' s a constant fused battery connection here that can be used to hook up parking mode without splicing the factory wiring:
There are various connectors you can buy to mate with the one in the OEM harness. The choice isn't critical as you probably won't use the other end (just cut it and splice your own wires onto it).
Something like this would work:
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-3014-P-Control-Wiring-Adapter/dp/B00QRWR1YI
If you're interested in making your own harness, I think I found the connector series. It's called "YESC Kaizen 6.3 Unsealed" from Yazaki:
It took me a bit to find this information so I figured I'd post it somewhere on the internet if it ever helps save someone the effort...
Now I just have to find a place to get switched ignition power from...
EDIT:
I ask you to PLEASE not purchase the Tekonsha 3073-P braking controller wiring harness from etrailer.com at the moment, it's currently listed for $84! That's predatory right there. The same plug for a RAM should fit.
It's the same as used on Dodge RAM vehicles since around 2012, possibly earlier. According to the Jeep JL wiring diagram (which is likely similar), there' s a constant fused battery connection here that can be used to hook up parking mode without splicing the factory wiring:
There are various connectors you can buy to mate with the one in the OEM harness. The choice isn't critical as you probably won't use the other end (just cut it and splice your own wires onto it).
Something like this would work:
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-3014-P-Control-Wiring-Adapter/dp/B00QRWR1YI
If you're interested in making your own harness, I think I found the connector series. It's called "YESC Kaizen 6.3 Unsealed" from Yazaki:
It took me a bit to find this information so I figured I'd post it somewhere on the internet if it ever helps save someone the effort...
Now I just have to find a place to get switched ignition power from...
EDIT:
I ask you to PLEASE not purchase the Tekonsha 3073-P braking controller wiring harness from etrailer.com at the moment, it's currently listed for $84! That's predatory right there. The same plug for a RAM should fit.
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