2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson Tekonsha Custom 7-Way + Brake Controller Install KitTekonsha$232.98Out of Stock
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Tekonsha is a leading manufacturer of electronic trailer brake controllers, pioneering the category in the 1970s. The lineup spans proportional units such as the Prodigy P3 and Prodigy iD, time-delayed controllers, the wireless Prodigy RF, plus vehicle-specific wiring harnesses, adapters and trailer brake components engineered for smooth, predictable stopping at any speed.
Tekonsha Engineering Company began in 1964 building RV steps and mirrors. Within a few years it had found its real calling, and by the 1970s Tekonsha was pioneering the manufacture of electronic trailer brake controllers, the product category that still defines the brand. More than half a century later it remains the reference name in trailer braking and is part of the Horizon Global group alongside Reese, Draw-Tite, Fulton, Bulldog and Wesbar.
A brake controller is the component that tells a trailer's electric brakes how hard to work and when, and getting that right is the difference between a controlled stop and a shove from behind. Tekonsha builds both major types. Proportional controllers use an internal accelerometer to sense how quickly the tow vehicle is slowing and apply trailer braking to match, so light braking stays light and hard braking is immediate. Time-delayed controllers ramp to a preset output over a fixed interval, a simpler and more economical approach that suits occasional towing.
The current brake controller range covers most of that ground. The Prodigy iD pairs with a phone through Tekonsha's EDGE technology for setup and monitoring, the P3 offers storable settings for multiple trailers and a trilingual colour LED display, the Prodigy P2 adds a dimmable display and boost mode for heavier loads, and the Voyager keeps operation simple and dependable. The Prodigy RF mounts to the trailer itself and controls wirelessly, which suits rental fleets and drivers who swap tow vehicles.
Installation is supported by vehicle-specific brake control harnesses that plug into a factory connector rather than requiring cut-and-splice wiring, along with mounting brackets and adapters. Matched controller bundles pair a unit with the correct harness. Products are tested to meet and often exceed published industry standards.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
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| 2016 - 2018 | Hyundai Tucson | — |
Yes, the 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson Tekonsha Custom 7-Way + Brake Controller Install Kit (Part #TBCW35586) is designed to fit the 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson.
The 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson Tekonsha Custom 7-Way + Brake Controller Install Kit (Part #TBCW35586) fits the following vehicles: 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson Tekonsha Custom 7-Way + Brake Controller Install Kit (Part #TBCW35586) fits 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson models. The 2018 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson Tekonsha Custom 7-Way + Brake Controller Install Kit (Part #TBCW35586) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The BRAKE mate is a trailer brake control system that allows you to control trailer brakes from your vehicle. It connects to your vehicle's electrical system and includes a brake control unit that mounts under the dash, circuit breakers for power management, and a prewired connector that attaches to your trailer.
The manual does not specify which vehicle makes, models, or years are compatible with the BRAKE mate. Contact Cequent Towing Products technical service at (888) 521-0510 or consult a fitment database to confirm compatibility with your specific vehicle.
Yes. Step 4 of the installation instructions requires connecting the 4-pole flat connector to the vehicle's connector, which means your vehicle must already have a 4-pole flat connector. If your vehicle does not have one, the BRAKE mate cannot be installed using these instructions.
The kit includes: 1 prewired connector, 1 heavy duty flasher, 1 20 amp circuit breaker, 1 40 amp circuit breaker, 5 #10 G-ring connectors, 2 3/8" G-ring connectors, 5 Scotch locks, 8 self-tapping screws, and 6 wire tie straps.
The manual does not specify required tools. However, based on the installation steps, you will likely need a drill (to create a firewall hole if one does not exist), wire strippers, a screwdriver (for self-tapping screws), and possibly a crimper or pliers for ring connectors. Contact technical service at (888) 521-0510 for a complete tool list.
The manual does not specify whether the battery must be disconnected before installation. Contact Cequent Towing Products technical service at (888) 521-0510 for safety guidance before beginning work.
Mount the bracket for the round connector on the bumper if that is where you intend to install it. Some hitches have built-in brackets, so check your hitch first before mounting a separate bracket.
Mount the brake control unit under the dash onto something firm. The unit must be securely fastened to a solid surface.
Mount the 2 circuit breakers (20 amp and 40 amp) end to end on the firewall within reach of the BLUE/BLACK cable. Secure them with the self-tapping screws supplied in the kit.
You may need to drill a hole through the firewall to run the BLUE/BLACK 2-strand wire from the engine bay into the cab. Look for an existing spot first; if none is available, drill a hole and seal it with a rubber grommet or silicone to prevent water and debris from entering the cab.
Some hitch brackets may need to be cut to allow the various connectors to pass through. Check your specific hitch bracket during installation; if it blocks connector passage, you will need to cut it.
Yes. In step 9, you must cut the black wire to create two open ends. These ends are then fitted with ring connectors and attached to the 40 amp and 20 amp circuit breakers respectively.
WHITE = ground wire; BLUE/BLACK = 2-strand power and trailer brake wire (runs from rear connector to front of vehicle and through firewall); RED = power wire from brake control unit; BLUE = trailer brake wire from brake control unit; GREEN = wire from brake control unit to brake switch.
Connect the WHITE ground wire to the frame of the vehicle. This provides the ground connection for the system.
Run the BLUE/BLACK 2-strand wire along the frame rail to the front of the vehicle, avoiding the exhaust, axles, and brake cables. Secure it with the plastic tie straps supplied. Then run it up the firewall, avoiding the steering mechanism, and secure it with ties.
Split the BLUE/BLACK 2-strand wire down the middle. Connect the RED (power) wire of the brake control unit to the BLACK wire using a Scotch lock. Connect the BLUE (trailer brake) wire of the brake control unit to the BLUE wire using a Scotch lock. Connect the WHITE wire of the brake control unit to the ground on the vehicle body. Connect the GREEN wire of the brake control unit to the inactive side of the brake switch.
Run a heavy gauge wire from the battery or equivalent power source to the battery side of either circuit breaker. Attach a #10 G-ring connector to one end of the wire. Then split a wire off this main wire to the 20 amp breaker using a Scotch lock and attach a #10 G-ring connector to the end of this wire. Alternatively, you can run a jumper between the two breakers.
The circuit breakers protect the electrical system. The 40 amp breaker is connected to the auxiliary side of the wire going to the rear connector. The 20 amp breaker is connected to the auxiliary side of the wire going through the firewall to the brake control unit.
The heavy duty flasher is a replacement turn signal flasher. If your turn signals blink too fast after installation, replace your vehicle's original turn signal flasher with the one supplied in the kit.
After attaching the round connector with self-tapping screws, test the connector for: running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hot wire (power). Note that the brake control output cannot be tested unless a trailer is connected to the connector.
If the turn signals are blinking too fast after installation, replace the turn signal flasher with the heavy duty flasher supplied in the BRAKE mate kit.
After drilling a hole through the firewall to run the BLUE/BLACK wire into the cab, seal the hole with a rubber grommet or silicone to prevent water and debris from entering the vehicle.
When running the BLUE/BLACK 2-strand wire along the frame rail and up the firewall, avoid the exhaust, axles, brake cables, and steering mechanism. These components can damage the wire or be damaged by it. Secure the wire with the supplied plastic tie straps.
Your vehicle must have a 4-pole flat connector. Contact Cequent Towing Products at (888) 521-0510 or check a fitment database to confirm compatibility with your specific make, model, and year.
The kit includes a prewired connector, brake control unit, 20 amp and 40 amp circuit breakers, 5 #10 G-ring connectors, 2 3/8" G-ring connectors, 5 Scotch locks, 8 self-tapping screws, 6 wire tie straps, and a heavy duty flasher.
You may need to drill a hole through the firewall to run the brake wire into the cab if an existing hole is not available. The hole must be sealed with a rubber grommet or silicone.
Connect WHITE (ground) to frame, RED (power) to BLACK wire, BLUE (trailer brake) to BLUE wire, GREEN to brake switch, and run BLUE/BLACK from rear connector through firewall to brake control unit.
Test for running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hot wire (power). Brake control output cannot be tested without a trailer connected. If turn signals blink too fast, replace the flasher with the one supplied.
Avoid routing the BLUE/BLACK wire near the exhaust, axles, brake cables, or steering mechanism. Secure all wires with the supplied plastic tie straps.
The T-Connector is a trailer wiring adapter designed for the Hyundai Tucson. It allows you to connect a trailer to your vehicle's electrical system by intercepting the vehicle's taillight signals. The T-Connector plugs between the vehicle's factory taillight connectors and the taillights themselves, providing a 4-flat connector for trailer lights. It includes integrated fusing and power distribution to safely manage trailer lighting circuits.
Yes, the T-Connector (part 118501-037) is designed for the Hyundai Tucson. The manual does not specify which model years or trim levels are compatible, so contact the manufacturer or your installer to confirm fitment for your specific vehicle year and configuration.
You will need: trim panel remover, 10mm socket and ratchet (or 10mm wrench), drill with 3/32" drill bit, fish tape, test-probe, and utility knife. You will also need a heat source such as a hot air gun to activate the adhesive on the butt connectors during the power wire splice.
The T-Connector kit includes: two T-connector harness ends (one with yellow/brown wires, one with green/red wires), a yellow fuse holder with fuse, a black 12 ga. power wire, a red 12 volt power wire, a white ground wire, a yellow butt connector, cable ties, double-sided tape for mounting the black box, an eyelet and screw for the ground wire, and a 4-flat connector. Silicone rubber for sealing the grommet is not provided and must be sourced separately.
The manual does not specify whether the battery must be disconnected. Contact the manufacturer or your installer for guidance on this safety step before beginning installation.
Inside the vehicle's rear cargo area, you must temporarily remove all floor coverings, cargo trays, and the plastic threshold cover to access the driver-side trim panel and seat grommet. Do not remove the vehicle's side trim panels, as this could break the clips that hold them to the vehicle.
Open the tailgate and carefully pull each taillight assembly away from the vehicle to expose the vehicle wiring harness connectors in the pocket behind the taillight. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from both taillight sockets. Ensure all connector surfaces are clean and free of dirt before proceeding.
Locate the grommet under the vehicle on the driver's side and remove it. Use fish tape to pull both T-connector ends and the power wire through the grommet hole from inside the vehicle, behind the driver-side trim panel and seat grommet. Route the yellow/brown T-connector end up into the driver-side taillight pocket. Route the green/red T-connector end over the bumper bracket, across the bumper, and into the passenger-side taillight pocket. Cable tie the harness to the bumper, avoiding hot pipes, heat shields, and areas that may damage the wire.
Some vehicles have a wire passing through the existing grommet. Unseat this grommet and leave it attached. Carefully slit the provided T-Connector's grommet as shown in the manual to allow the existing vehicle wire to pass through. Add silicone rubber (not provided) to seal the grommet.
Starting on the driver's side, plug the T-Connector harness containing the yellow wire in between the vehicle's mating connectors. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place. Repeat this process on the passenger's side using the T-Connector containing the green wire.
Remove the fuse from the yellow fuse holder (provided). After cutting the fuse holder wire, attach the ring terminal and secure it to the vehicle's positive (+) battery cable. Connect the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire using the yellow butt connector (provided). Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the black 12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail, avoiding hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank, and any other points that may pinch or break the wire.
Locate the red 12-volt power wire under the vehicle exiting the grommet. Using the butt connector provided, connect the black wire to the red 12-volt wire. Apply heat directly to the splice, working from the center out to the edges, using a hot air gun or other heat source, until the tubing recovers and the adhesive flows. This activates the adhesive in the heat-shrink butt connector.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector, such as an existing ground stud. If no existing ground stud is available, drill a 3/32" hole and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw provided. Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area before securing. Do not drill into the vehicle floor or bed.
Drilling is required only if no existing ground stud is available near the connector. If you must drill, you will need to drill a single 3/32" hole for the ground wire. Before drilling, verify what is behind any surface to avoid damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Do not drill into the vehicle floor, bed, or any exposed surfaces.
The drill bit size is 3/32". This hole is used to secure the white ground wire using the eyelet and screw provided with the kit.
On the driver's side, mount the T-Connector black box using the double-sided tape provided. Secure the remainder of the T-connector harness with the cable ties provided to prevent damage or rattling, being careful to avoid any areas that would cut or pinch the wire.
Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold, storage covers, floor covering, and other items that may have been removed during installation, being careful not to pinch or cut the wires. Test and verify the installation with a test light or trailer once installed. Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use.
Do not exceed the lower of the vehicle manufacturer's rating or: maximum stop/turn light 1 per side (2.1 amps); maximum tail lights (5.6 amps). Overloading the circuit can cause fires. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual and the T-Connector instruction sheet for additional information.
Wear safety glasses and use all safety precautions during installation. Do not remove vehicle side trim panels, as this could break the clips that hold them to the vehicle. Before drilling, verify what is behind any surface to avoid damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Do not drill into the vehicle floor, bed, or any exposed surfaces. Avoid routing wires near hot pipes, heat shields, or the fuel tank. All connections must be complete for the T-Connector to function properly.
Test and verify the installation with a test light or trailer once installed. All connections must be complete for the T-Connector to function properly. Use a test-probe (included in the required tools) to verify that all circuits are functioning correctly before towing.
Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use.
The T-Connector (118501-037) is designed for the Hyundai Tucson. Confirm your specific model year with the manufacturer or installer before purchasing.
Test the installation with a test light or trailer to verify all connections are working. Reinstall all trim panels and covers carefully to avoid pinching wires. Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use.
The kit includes two T-connector harness ends, yellow fuse holder with fuse, black and red power wires, white ground wire, yellow butt connector, cable ties, double-sided tape, eyelet and screw for ground, and 4-flat connector. Silicone rubber for the grommet is not included.
All connections must be complete for the T-Connector to function properly. Verify that: (1) both T-Connector harness ends are fully inserted into the vehicle's taillight connectors with locking tabs in place; (2) the yellow fuse holder is connected to the vehicle's positive (+) battery cable; (3) the black 12 ga. wire is connected to the red 12-volt power wire using the butt connector with heat-shrink adhesive properly activated; (4) the white ground wire is securely fastened to a ground point; (5) all connector surfaces are clean and free of dirt. Test the installation with a test light or trailer to verify all circuits are functioning.
A blown fuse indicates an overcurrent condition in the T-Connector circuit. This means the trailer lighting load is exceeding the circuit capacity. Verify that you are not exceeding the maximum electrical load limits: maximum stop/turn light 1 per side (2.1 amps); maximum tail lights (5.6 amps). Do not exceed the lower of your vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits. If the load is within limits, there may be a short circuit in the wiring or connectors that must be investigated before replacing the fuse.
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