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  • Flat Tow Diode Kit for a 2016 Cadillac Escalade
  • For your 2016 Cadillac Escalade you will be good to use a 4 diode kit like the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7. The way that the wiring on your Escalade is set-up isn't necessarily as big of a deal because the battery on your Escalade will be disconnected and the lights will be receiving their power from the motorhome. I have included the installation instructions so you can check our how the installation process takes place. You can use the...
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  • What Lighting System is on a 2003 Cadillac Escalade
  • The tail lights on your 2003 Cadillac Escalade use a seperate lighting system which means the turn signal and brake lights are on different circuits. The runnings lights will be carried on the brake light circuit. I am not sure what you mean or the issue you are having but the turn signal bulb, not to be confused with the brake/running light bulb should only illuminate while the turn signal is active. If it this is not the case then you have an issue and will need to take the vehicle into...
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  • What is The Bolt For On Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRYS4?
  • The bolt for the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRYS4 simply connects the spring to the disc which fits into the rear suspension cup on your 2011 Cadillac Escalade. The bolt will not thread into any part of your Escalade. They use this setup as it will allow you to add a Spacer # TA25722-90P00 between the spring and cup in the event you are still experiencing more sag than you would like.
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  • Weight Distribution Installation on a Cadillac Escalade EXT with Auto Leveling Suspension
  • When installing a weight distribution system on a vehicle with self leveling suspension such as your 2008 Cadillac Escalade you will want to hook the trailer up to the vehicle first and let the suspension level itself out before you do the initial setup. This way the WD system will be set up properly for how the vehicle will be when the vehicle is being used.
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  • Where Is The Port To Install The Prodigy P2 And 3016 Pigtail On A 2016 Cadillac Escalade
  • From the picture you provided, I can say that you are almost there. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3016. I included a picture for you to check out, but it's actually the port directly above the white one with the blue housing on the left hand side. It looks like it will be a snug fit, but wont cause any issues. I included an install video for you to check out, but it is on a Silverado and it didn't have that blue and white plug, but should still help.
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  • Brake Controller Connector Location on 2019 Cadillac Escalade
  • On a 2019 Escalade, the plug you're looking for is in a junction box on the firewall to the left of the brake pedal. The junction box has a black cover, which will need to be removed and the # 3016 harness you'd looked at will plug into the socket shown in the provided photo. The top photo shows the location of the junction box, the bottom photo shows what the Junction box looks like with the cover removed and the exact location where the harness plugs in. The # 3016 is the harness you'd...
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  • Does the Curt Front Hitch Require Fascia Trimming to Install on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  • Depending on how you install the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31302 will determine if you need to trim the front fascia. This front mount hitch is a high/low hitch that can be installed with the hitch opening on the top of the cross member or below it. If you choose to install the cross member with the hitch opening below the cross member you will not need to trim anything. If you want the additional ground clearance of having opening above the cross member then you will...
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  • Are Any Bumper Modifications Needed to Install Curt Hitch # C15324 on 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" # C15324 will not require any trimming or cutting to install. The installation is not difficult for this hitch and the bumper already is shaped in the hitch location. The only thing you need to do is lower and remove the spare tire and then reinstall after installation. I've attached the installation details to assist.
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  • Can Electric Brakes be Used on Boat Trailers?
  • It is fine to use electric brakes on a boat trailer, just be sure to unplug them before hitting the water. In regards to a brake controller, vehicles with factory 7-ways do not have brake controllers integrated in them and you will need one if you have electric brakes. There may be a harness that allows you to simply plug the controller in and use it without difficulty. If you let me know the year, make and model of your vehicle I can tell you if there is a fit for a plug-and-play brake...
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  • Can I Carry Two 66 LB Ebikes On A Thule EasyFold XT
  • I do not think you will have a problem carrying your 66 lb ebikes on the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202, provided you follow this piece of advice. Now this advice is not from me, but from ebike manufacturers speaking about the best way to transport their bikes on your vehicle. You should always remove your batteries from your bike when transporting them on a bike rack. If you follow that advice you will not have to...
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  • Is a Circuit Breaker Required when Installing a Brake Controller on a 2008 Cadillac Escalade
  • The short answer is neither. You will not need to use a circuit breaker when installing a brake controller on your 2008 Cadillac Escalade because it already has the wiring and fuse locations for the brake controller. The 2 wires under the hood that attach to the studs at the front of the power distribution box are factory wires. Fuses will be installed (if not present already) in the locations closest to those studs. I have linked the video you mentioned and a help article explaining...
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  • Location of Brake Controller Connection in 2019 Cadillac Escalade
  • The brake controller connection is in the same spot as found in the Suburban or the GM full sized trucks of that generation. It's located in a junction box behind and to the right of the emergency brake pedal. You'll need to remove the cover, and plug the connector into the socket shown in the provided photo. If you'll be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 you'd looked at, you'll need the # 3016 Brake Controller Wiring Harness. I've linked to a video showing...
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  • Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller Showing Numbers When Disconnected on 2011 Cadillac Escalade
  • If your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 has numbers scrolling on the display when it is not connected, it seems likely you have some sort of corrosion on the brake output circuit of your 2011 Escalade's 7-way. It would seem that the brake controller thinks that your trailer is still connected, which would explain the numbers. I recommend removing the connector from the socket of your 7-way and cleaning the pins to see if that does the trick, and a replacement 7-way...
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  • What Wires To Splice Into For Pop & Lock Power Locking Handle for Truck Caps On 2019 GMC Sierra
  • The correct lock and unlock wires to splice into on a 2016-2019 GMC Sierra to install the Pop & Lock Power Locking Handle for Truck Caps and Hard Tonneau Covers part # PAL9555 should be a tan with a yellow stripe and grey. That said, it is always best to test with a circuit tester before splicing.
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  • Should Hopkins Impulse 47235 Light Up When Stepping on Brakes without Trailer Connected
  • I spoke with my contact at Hopkins regarding your newly installed Impulse model 47235 brake controller and he said that on this particular unit there won't be any lights when stepping on the brake controller if you're not hooked up to a trailer. He did mention, like you did, that on previous generation controllers there would be a light or number displayed when applying the brakes whether connected to a trailer nor not but that is not the case with the Impulse. It sounds like the brake...
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  • Installing Tekonsha Curt C51180 Echo Brake Controller 90250 on 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • In order for the # C51180 Echo to function, you'll need to have all the lighting functions and the 12-volt power feed at the 7-way functional. You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to confirm this. First, check the pin in the 1:00 position on the 7-way. You should be picking up power on this circuit. If not, you'll need to make a wiring connection under the hood. Click the video link I've provided, and fast forward to the 7:50 mark. Remove the cover off the fuse box and take...
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  • Why Is Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 Always On Even When Vehicle Is Turned Off?
  • It is normal for the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 to be on even when your 2008 Cadillac Escalade is turned off, and it goes into sleep mode after 15 minutes of not sensing movement to preserve your battery. The reason for it always being on is that's how it saves your preset settings, if it was turned off/unplugged each time the vehicle was turned off you would need to setup the controller each time. I included a video of the # 90195 for you to take a look at.
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  • Parameters of Edge EvoHT2 Hand-Held Performance Tuner for 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  • I contacted the manufacturer, Edge, about the EvoHT2 Hand-Held Performance Tuner # EP26040 that works with a 2002 Cadillac Escalade and if your car has the 6.0L V8, along with the pre-loaded performance and economy tunes, here are the parameters that it can affect: Data Logging, Calibrate Speedometer for Gear Ratio, Calibrate Speed for Tire Size, Cooling Fan Control, Top Speed Limiter, Rev Limiter, Shift Points, Shift Firmness. In regards to what it tunes to make power gains, I was told...
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  • Wiring to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2013 Cadillac Escalade
  • You actually need to connect some wiring to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 on your 2013 Cadillac Escalade as there are no plug-in connectors. There is some wiring though which is located near the data link connector so you'll need to connect them to the following wires on the P2: Dark Blue - Blue (P2) Red/Black - Black (P2) Light Blue/White - Red (P2) White - White If you don't still have the pigtail that came with the P2 then you can use part # 7894 which comes with butt connectors...
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  • Is OneControl Touch Panel Required for Use with Electric Ground Control TT Leveling System
  • Thanks for the purchase of the Electric Ground Control TT Automatic 5-Point Travel Trailer Leveling System # LC672136, and the answer to your question is if you do not want to use the OneControl Touch Panel you certainly don't have to. This is only compatible with trailers that have the OneControl feature installed so it does have to - and will - work with just the touchpad if that's what you'd like to use. I've added links to a video review and install for you to check out of this system...
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