Installing Tekonsha Prodigy 2 in 2011 Chevy 3500 with Factory Trailer Brake System
Question:
2011 3500HD silverado dually pickup with duramax diesel. Thank you ! TEKONSHA 90885 want to use. Truck has factory trailer brake system but it will not work correctly with my trailer which has electric over hydraulic brakes. So plan on installing the kenonsha instead.
asked by: Ted
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90885 will work well for your 2011 Chevy 3500 Dually. To install this controller, the necessary wires are already run, but they are not in plug form. I've attached an article to walk you through what needs to be done to connect your wiring so that it will work as intended. You will not need to have a dealer change anything with your vehicle to avoid error messages.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 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
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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