Revision 1.3
Revision Date 1/28/2020
Turbonator® VGT Controller
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Exhaust Brake Wiring
12 Valve Cummins & Universal Kit
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Warning! Take extraordinary care when attempting to wire in a switch. The below information is
only an example and is attempted at your own risk. You must ensure the switch does not affect
operation of the pedal and the wires do not get cut or frayed during installation and operation.
The relay triggers 12 volt voltage, which could ground out to the vehicle if care is not take in.
Grounding can cause fire, vehicle or electrical damage, injury and or death.
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Universal kit uses the same brake adapter as the 2003-2007 Dodge 5.9 Common Rail. Except,
instead of connecting to an ECU, the 2 loose wires need to be shorted together in order to close
the circuit.
Do not connect these wires to anything but each other through a switch
The goal is for the pedal to close the circuit to engage the exhaust brake. You can verify the
pedal voltage in the software under Gauges / Voltages.
There are multiple ways you can do this
1. Attach a normally open, momentary microswitch, under your accelerator pedal. The
pedal must press on the switch when your foot is off the accelerator. Then release the
switch when your foot presses on the pedal.
2. Attach a microswitch to your injection pump, the injection pump must have a lever
attached to your accelerator pedal and must follow the same description as in option 1.
3. Attaching a momentary switch to your manual transmission shifter. Attaching
