Brake Controller installation

[LR4Austin]

Has anyone installed a brake controller on a 2011 LR4? I had my dealer install the trailer wiring but they don't install the brake controller. I purchased one and looking for where the plug is located under the steering wheel and wanted to see if anyone else has installed one and can help. thank you!

 

[DonMitsu]

I had our dealer install the brake controller when he installed the trailer electrics

 

[Franky]

I installed both the trailer wiring, and a brake controller. This is the kit I used.

http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Land+Rover/LR4/2010/90195-3035P.html?vehicleid=20101004727

This unit works excellent and the wiring harness only took a few minutes to install. My factory connector was located above the kicker panel.

 

[LR4Austin]

thanks Franky. I purchased the same brake controller from etrailer as well (great service) and purchased the wiring harness with it for the LR4. Where is the "kicker panel"? Do I need to remove the panel under the steering wheel (two screws) to find the connector? Thanks for your help.

 

[Franky]

I just looked real quick and you have to remove the black panel under the dash. I believe its 2 black philips screws. The kicker panel is the panel right next to your left foot while sitting in the drivers seat. If I remember correctly it was about a foot and a half up from the floor. If you need more help, I can remove my panel later and try to give you a better description.

 

[LR4Austin]

thanks Franky this is very helpful.

 

[DonFromCanada]

I just looked real quick and you have to remove the black panel under the dash. I believe its 2 black philips screws. The kicker panel is the panel right next to your left foot while sitting in the drivers seat. If I remember correctly it was about a foot and a half up from the floor. If you need more help, I can remove my panel later and try to give you a better description.

Yup. Remove the panel in the middle with the two black screws (above the brake pedal) The harness is a grey one with nothing plugged into it.

It's is identical to the Ford F-150 brake controller harness, so find the part number for the wire adapter for your brake controller if it doesn't already come with it (most do - the F150 is a popular towing platform).