Gotcha...I'm getting the new pigtail tomorrow and I'm sure it will make sense once I have it on the bench.
I'm interested to find out whether you've come right with the new pigtail. I installed my OEM controller today, and it all works as expected, except those errors it throws when you hit the override. I'm a little annoyed that the OEM kit does this: one would be forgiven for thinking that they had tested it on a real JL in real life and noticed the errors? Anyhow, any updates you have would be real welcome. And maybe a quick synopsis of what cable you ordered (and a link, if possible), cable color swapping etc, just to have a solution for the OEM controller all in one place, instead of having to scroll through 14 pages of conversation to figure it out (I'm a lazy bastard like that
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Awesome, thank you! So, the problem is basically that the OEM harness, made by Mopar, specifically for the JL and JT, doesn't have a diode? Did they not test the damn thing before they started shipping it? Sadly I can't say it is entirely surprising: FCA quality control and all...
True that. On both counts. It fixes the issue, PITA to install. Just replaced my harness.
I installed the red arc brake controller in my Jeep and my Jeep did not come equipped with a factory tow package. I tapped into the third brake light wire. I traced it from the light to the right side rocker panel . If I remember it was green and tan. I posted pictures on this a couple of months ago. July or Aug time frame.
Thanks for your post. I was looking at this on the e-trailer site and was curious how well this worked, I assume the Tekonsha 3073-P harness you bought has the diode and doesn't light up the instrument panel at all? The two connectors you need for this setup are really pricey. I'm about to buy the Redarc but the Tekonsha 3073-P Jeep Harness at e-trailer adds $113 to the cost of the brake controller itself ($208), while the Redarc Adapter is still the same $20. This compares to the Tekonsha 3024-P that JLURmojito describes earlier in this thread which cost $18 on Amazon, which would be all you need if you simply rewire the brake controller end of the 3024P harness to the Redarc adapter that comes with the brake controller itself. Gonna give this less expensive option a try and hoping I can save some money without any issues. Thanks again.For reference, I have a JLR with the factory tow package. I went with the Redarc Tow Pro Elite. I ordered from etrailer.com and they had a new pigtail adaptor that allowed a complete plug-n-play application...no swapping wires required. Plugged right into the factory tow harness found under the dash and worked perfectly with no dash lights or other unexpected issues. The adaptor from etrailer added about $20 to the already pricy Redarc unit but it installed relatively easily and I love the diminutive control knob. Also much easier to adjust than the Tekonsha I had in my previous tow vehicle.
