What are the Standard Brake Controller Wire Color Codes
Question:
I HAVE A BRAKE CONTROLLER HOPKINS WITH A UNIVERSAL PLUG IN .I DONT KNOW THE COLORS CONECTIONS , LIKE. WHAT IS BLACK FOR ? WHAT IS RED FOR? ...............WHITE FOR? ..............BLUE FOR? IF YOU CAN ANSWER THIS QUESTION FOR ME PLEASE. THANKS
asked by: JUAN M
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Helpful Expert Reply:
The traditional wire colors for brake controller installation are white for ground, black for 12 volt power, red for stoplight switch, and blue for brake output.
For more information on wiring in a brake controller check out the help article I attached that covers this.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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