Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
Part Numbers: TK90160,3015-P
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
part number: TK90160
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Straight-forward controls keep settings within easy reach
- Gain setting lets you adjust the amount of power sent to the trailer's brakes
- 3 Boost levels let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness
- Slide-bar manual override allows you to control trailer sway or stop in emergencies
- LED display shows your current settings and diagnostic information
- Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle, trailer, and the controller
- Runs continuous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems
- Minimizes drain on car battery when not in use
- Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
- Quick-disconnect feature lets you easily remove and store the controller when not in use
- Replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately) required to swap controller between vehicles
- Easy installation with automatic leveling
- Position anywhere from -90 degrees to 90 degrees up and down
- Controller must be parallel with direction of travel and horizontally level
- Included harness hardwires to vehicle and plugs into controller
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific adapter available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric brakes only
- Dimensions: 5" long x 4-3/8" wide x 2-1/2" tall
- Mounting range: between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically
- Limited lifetime warranty
Gain Power Adjustment
You can adjust the gain (also known as output) with the thumbwheel on the front of the controller. Gain lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. A heavier trailer will need more power to achieve smooth, safe braking, while a lighter trailer will need less. Typically, the gain is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes.
Power Boost for Heavy-Duty Towing
The boost setting controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. You can adjust this when you're towing heavy loads and you need more umph to bring your trailer to a stop. Your tow vehicle doesn't need that much power to brake in time, but your heavy trailer does.
Depending on the level of boost, your trailer brakes can start at either 13 percent or 25 percent of the set gain. What this means is that, instead of starting at 0, the brakes will start at 25 percent and get to 100 percent sooner. This keeps the trailer from pushing your tow vehicle forward.
If your trailer weighs less than your tow vehicle, no boost is needed. But, if you want your trailer to lead the braking, you can select level B1.
Boost Levels:
| Approximate Gross Trailer Weight | Boost Level | Increase in Initial Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Less than tow vehicle GVW | B1 | 13% |
| Equal to tow vehicle GVW | B1 or B2 | 13% or 25% |
| Up to 25% more than tow vehicle GVW | B2 or B3* | 25% |
| Up to 40% more than tow vehicle GVW | B3* | 25% |
*Both B2 and B3 offer a 25-percent boost in initial power. But the braking curve for B3 is more aggressive than that of B2. This means that, even though you will start out with the same intensity when using these boost levels, you will get an overall more aggressive braking experience with the higher level. So if you use B3, you will reach maximum braking sooner than if you use B2.
To adjust the boost, use the blue push-button on the top of the Primus IQ.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
The Tekonsha Primus IQ comes with an easy-to-reach, slide-bar manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar to the left, towards the center of the controller. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
Quick, Simple Installation
The Primus IQ can mount between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically, but the brake controller still needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel.
After mounting the Primus IQ unit in your cab using the included bracket, hardwire one end of the included pigtail harness directly into your vehicle. The other end plugs into the brake controller. To remove the IQ for storage when you're not using it, just unplug the unit and slide it out of the bracket. With a replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately), you can even transfer the IQ to another vehicle.
Installation Accessories
See etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle
Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required:
- 20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
- 30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
Proportional Braking
The Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Primus IQ uses an internal inertia sensor to detect how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
part number: 3015-P
Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.
Features:
- Adapter is wired for GM trucks and SUVs from 2003 to 2006 and 2007 classic body style trucks
- Wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller
- Custom connector end plugs into the electric junction box beneath the dash of your vehicle
- Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
- Compatible time-delayed brake controllers: Draw-Tite Activator I (5100), Draw-Tite Activator II (5500), Draw-Tite Activator III (5520), Draw-Tite I-Command (5535), and Tekonsha PowerTrac (39523)
- Compatible proportional brake controllers: Tekonsha Prodigy (90185), Tekonsha P2 (90885), Tekonsha P3 (90195), Tekonsha Primus IQ (TK90160) and Tekonsha Voyager (39510)
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter
This adapter plugs into the port that is built into the electric junction box beneath your vehicle's dash. The black box is located to the left of the steering column, just above the carpet. To plug in the adapter, first remove the cover on the box. The adapter plugs into the second slot from the left, on the top row.
To install your electric brake controller you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein these wires are run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. Often, a brake controller wiring harness is included with your tow package. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. If, however, you have a brake controller with a plug in place of the four loose wires, you can use the Tekonsha adapter.
This adapter requires no hardwiring. It is designed to plug directly into your electric brake controller for the simplest installation possible. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional - TK90160
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM - 3015-P
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3233 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics. Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.by: Chase06/29/2023
Very easy to install and setup. Came with very simple instructions and my old controller bracket was the exact same as this one!
by: J06/19/2013
THANKS for the Brake Controller unit from ETrailer. It arrived w/in 5 days from your MO location to my So CAL residence.
Even as an Engineer/Scientist from the Delta IV rocket program and no experience with brake controllers, I was able to install this unit by myself. Your continued (live human) support and online video clips proved to be the key elements to this installation...without my symbolic pocket protector.
I have attached a few images of the unit, mounted to the fuse-panel cover (3/16 attachments with locking hex nuts) in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (with factory tow package). The placement of the unit onto the panel cover allows a new panel cover (no holes drilled) to be used when it is time to sell the vehicle.
by: V Johnson10/02/2015
I have installed the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller with the ETBC7 Brake Controller wiring kit on my 1990 Chevy Blazer Scottsdale. Everything that I needed was included and the installation instructions were simple. We will be trying it out for the first time in early November when we are going to rent a small travel trailer. If we like the experience we may buy a travel trailer to go with our brake controller! Before and after pictures attached. Thanks for the quick service and support.
by: Linus01/30/2014
Pictures of the install. Approximately a 20 min job. First picture my finger is pointing to the factory plug with the etrailer supplied harness plugged in. Note the harness did not specify that the white common with the ring terminal should be connected to ground. But then again that SHOULD be obvious. I will be towing this weekend so I will rate the product then. One minor gripe is that there is always power to the unit which is a battery drain (as evidenced with the key out of the ignition and the unit stayed on) Not sure as to the impact but the controller can always be unplugged or removed.
Sorry for the dirty floor mats in the photos.
by: Steve M12/27/2016
Product was delivered on time. Installation vehicle was a 2012 Ford Expedition Limited with factory tow package and was a breeze. I purchased the pre-wired pigtail which fit the Ford connector with no problem. I used the snap-in plastic bracket, mounted on the knee panel as close as possible to the center console. I held the bracket in place using painters tape to check the mounting position before driving in the self tapping screws. Start to finish was less than 10 minutes. I pull a 29' tandem axel travel trailer which comes in around 7,000 lbs and so far, stopping has been smooth and even with no jerking.
by: alan01/18/2017
installed on a 2009 F-150 everything was as advertised. It was plug and play. My truck had the wire plug behind the dash so was easy to hook up. I installed it in the hole below the coin holder. To reach the pre-wired plug you have to remove the panel anyway. I don't like any wires showing or anything I might hit with my leg. So did not mount it on the lower dash. You have to pull the plastic box out to unplug the connector. So just cut off the back of the box off and run the connector through the hole and connect to the controller. This way you can remove the controller anytime you want. Also you can see the readout much easier then mounting it on the lower dash. See pics
by: Retroro02/12/2017
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Shipping was fast, the controller was easy to install and the etrailer wiring harness made it easy to complete the installation
by: Shawn W.04/10/2020
I've been running the Tekonsha Primus IQ for just over a year now. Very pleased w/ it.
Simple set up & operation. I tow a variety of trailers w/ my '07 2500 HD including dump trailer w/ firewood, car hauler, and enclosed cargo trailer. The weights are anywhere from empty, to 5k. Very easy to adjust as conditions change. I borrowed a trailer from a family member and the controller picked up a short. Come to find out a wire was pinched from ramps being slid in on the underside. The digital screen notified me before loading it up and hitting the road. I would recommend this product.
by: Li Zhang11/09/2017
This is a great controller, recommended by my trailer manufacturer. I actually don't know too much about it, how it works, etc. But it doesn't require much knowledge to use it. Install it like instructed by etrailer it just works. You can see the number goes up as you apply more pressure on the brake pedal, and the trailer stops with no problem. It's magic.
The only thing I wished they do is to supply a longer length of the thin wire to connect to the break line. For my 2013 CRV, the break line you need to tap into is on the left side of the steering column, if you want to install the break controller on the right side, the wire is a little so short; but you can make it, it's just a little tight. I want to install the break controller to the right side of the steering column because I don't want to accidentally bump into it every time I get in and out of the car. It's a great, the best product though.
by: Terry G08/21/2018
Installed in my 2014 GMC Acadia in about 30 minutes. Used the GMC plug-in wiring adapter. No problems. Looks like it was made for that location.
by: William03/02/2021
Works like a dream on my single axle 3200 lb travel trailer and my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Like many of the other Tacoma owner reviewers, I mounted my Tekonsha Primus IQ controller in the small cubby to the left of the steering wheel and ran a couple screws up through the lower switch access to mount the bracket hidden inside the dash. Ended up looking like a factory install, exposing just enough of the unit to access the controls and read the display.
by: David06/17/2014
Installed quickly an easily into my 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD by wiring up to the factory harness. Be sure to watch the etrailer.com video to see which wires need connected at the fuse box in the engine compartment! (Easy hook-ups, just need to make sure you see which ones get hooked up and where.)
And if you don't use your ash tray, these brake controllers squeeze nicely into the ash tray compartment/recess in the lower part of the dash. Makes a great place to keep most of the controller out of the way and it's easy to install (you will have to create 2x new holes in the plastic detachable controller mounting bracket but its very easy - you can see the mounting screws in the 'new' holes and the old holes go unused as shown in the photo).
Only had a trailer hooked up once, but the controller functioned as designed. I think the 'Boost' function will come in handy if I use a well-loaded trailer and need some additional stopping power from the trailer.
by: Jim H.06/11/2014
Shipping was great. Stared at it for a couple of days before unpacking. The trailer connector mounting was easy with the holes almost matching the existing holes on my 2013 Toyota Highlander. The first four wires are a snap, they are just plugged into the existing four pin connector. I routed the two wire cable towards the front using ty wraps and improvised L brackets fixed to existing chassis screws.
I mounted the Circuit Breakers on the inside of the left fender making sure there was hood clearance (see photo). Then I hit a snag. There was no easy way to get the brake and 12V power wire to the brake controller inside the car. For grins, I goggled "brake controller video" for my car and came up with a video made by "eTrailer." (Thank you eTrailer) Three things from the video helped me: wire access from inside the car through the firewall, a place to mount the controller and how to locate the brake wire. After the installation I had 18" of two wire cable left over. The install took me about six hours. (I'm 71 and I took my time.)
A couple days later I connected the trailer for a test ride. The brake controller worked like a dream.
Things I liked: Retaining the four wire trailer plug setup next to the seven wire trailer plug. Controller display works but you don't have to look at it. The two wire cable was adequate for the job. Being an Engineer (retired) I worry about things like that.
Thing I didn't like: The mounting plate for the trailer plug is a little weak. A stiffer plate would have been better suited for me. and, oh yeh, somebody else to install it. ;=)
by: Tim03/06/2024
Took me about 10 minutes to install on my 2000 Chevy Silverado. Plug and play.
by: Kyle08/11/2019
I know this isn’t a pic of the item, BUT it wouldn’t have been possible without. Plug and Play. I bought this because we bought a trailer from a dealer and they required the truck to have trailer brakes. This plugs in under dash, if your truck has 7 pin. I did it without checking to make sure it was activated. Went to dealer, 130 miles away and 4000 feet in elevation to pu trailer. As I was pulling out and first hit brakes the trailer locked up. (There is an adjustment device, that purchased separately, or in a kit pugs into wiring harness that plugs into truck to activate trailer brakes). So I adjusted it and everything worked beautifully. Oh my gosh I have pulled trailers for years but never a TT. Tons of car trailers but never with brakes. Brakes are awesome when going over passes of 5k elevation.
THIS COMPANY ROCKS. The only issues I have had with this company is my own ordering fault. I have used them for years and indirect people to them.
THANK YOU.
by: Shane06/09/2021
2011 f150 3.5EB XLT superCrew. Easy plug and play install with the harness I bought also on etrailer, the problem was mounting. I hated the way the supplied mounts looked and didn’t want to bump into it. With some careful measuring and a hacksaw I was able to mount it inside the “plastic cup thingy” that fills the void where the factory controller would be. Attached pictures, the factory plastic cup thingy screws keep it locked in place and the supplies screws let’s you mount the controller into the plastic cup. Looks crooked with the white/silver plastic covering but it is aligned with direction of travel and level, also berey snug and mounted solidly.
by: Jacob04/18/2020
I ordered this brake controller about a week ago and received it today (4-18-20).
Im always working on things and my old lady gets bored, so today was sort of our day! Well i decided id make a bet, 20 bucks i can have it installed in 15 minutes!! She agreed and the race was on!! I ran out, grabbed my drill, a small drill bit, a hex head bit, and got to work! I opted for the removable bracket for worry somebody may break in and steal it.
It marked two holes, drilled them with a very small bit, and then screwed the proveded screws in, i then popped the brake controller in, ran the wiring ( sepratly provided
by etrailer.com, for my specific vehicle, a 2004 gmc yukon)above everything to the plug box under the dash, plugged it in, put the cover back on, and wallah!! 15 minutes exactly!
This thing looks great, works great, and is priced great!
by: majusa10/17/2017
Installation was straightforward with help from the online videos. I also installed the ETBC7 universal installation kit. At first I thought etrailer had shorted some parts, but it turns out that the 18140 bracket is sold separately. Had to take back the choice words I uttered under breath. Ended up mounting the provided bracket directly to the hitch with screws which was a little more difficult. As a safety measure--and a little on the overboard side--I also used a dremel to cut a small slit in the center of the provided bracket so I could attach a hose clamp similar to the one in 18140.
Space inside the cab for mounting the brake controller was tight.
Nonetheless, all works fine per my test meter. Don't yet have a trailer to connect, but meter checks out fine.
by: Erick S07/26/2016
IT WORKED PERFECTLY. This is my first time to purchase, install, and use a brake controller. Add to top it off, it was my first time to pull a trailer. It was on a Saturday, exactly six days before a scheduled tent-camping trip, when my wife found a good deal on a used pop up camper. The camper was equipped with electric brakes, so it was required to install a brake controller on my SUV. It was Sunday (next day) when I ordered the Tekonsha TK90160, along with the other necessary part numbers #118449, #A0500, #18136, #ETBC7. I was planning to take the parts to a shop to have it installed as soon as I received them. I was hoping I can get them on Tuesday, but UPS dropped it off to the local post office, which caused it to be delivered at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon. The shops that I went to either did not have an installer available, or were all booked for the week. I had to "take courage" and install it myself. I am so thankful that etrailer.com provides extensive videos of reviews, installation, and operation of the products that they sell. I made the connections as shown and hoped for the best. I picked up the camper on Thursday, and was sooo relieved that it worked perfectly. We took off on Friday and the camping trip was a success. We are looking forward to making more good memories with our camper. Thank you etrailer!
by: Jeffrery06/14/2024
Prompt shipping. Very helpful in answering questions about the installation when replacing the controller.
by: Caleb 02/07/2024
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
It was exactly a plug and play option for my 2007 Silverado 2500HD Classic. The harness worked flawlessly with the brake controller and has been perfect for many trips so far.
by: Christian03/30/2018
Installed this in my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road.
After removing the sill trim and Kick plate to find the Factory Plug.
I took the Bottom left dash down (3 Bolts) and some clips to gain access to the small cubby on the left of the steering wheel. Popped it out, trimmed it to fit with my Dremel and held the Unit in place with 3-M automotive trim tape. I only had to cut the sides of the cubby and a square hole for the plug to the unit. Looks Factory installed.
All in all it took a couple of hours to do. my truck has only 135 miles on it so I was extremely careful.
As you can see by the pics it's not in the way at all.
It could also be put in the center console but it has a wireless charger and I didn't want any Electronic interference or block access to my coffee cup holders.
by: Garry04/07/2018
I ordered and received my Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller with wiring harness for my 2012 Ford Expedition. To keep from drilling mounting holes for the contoller, I double backed taped it to the top of the center console. In order to hide the wires, I had to strip some of the braided wire loom protective cover away so to be able to push the wires through the gap between the dash and console. The installation came out very clean and access to the controller couldnt be better.
Hooked up the trailer and took it for a drive. Within a few "stops" I had the brake system dialed in.Working perfectly.
PICTURES ATTACHED.
by: Daniel 01/05/2023
The controller works well with my truck.
by: Apache Paul12/09/2023
I installed the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake controller in my brother's 4 Runner just before he and his wife took their small (18 ft) camper on a month long trip out west. It did what was expected of it... Proportional brake control, with little adjustment after initial set up!
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You could also bypass having to hardwire by using the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 which simply plugs into
view full answer... - Are Some Versions of the 2021 Ford F-150 Not Able to Have Brake Controller Installed
- On some models of the 2021 Ford F-150 the brake controller install port is present but there just isn't any power ran to it for some reason. The solution for that is to use the part # BRK-ELECKIT which gives you the parts needed to activate this circuit. Basically it's a 12 gauge wire with a circuit breaker that runs up to the vehicle battery. To install the # TK90160 you referenced you'd also need the part # 22292 then.
We've also seen that the versions of the 21' F-150 made earlier
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Install Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller 1999 Ford F-150 With 4-Way Flat
- To install the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 on your 1999 Ford F-150 you will only need a couple parts. First you will need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P to connect the brake controller to the factory harness under the dash. Then you will need the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118242 to install a 7-way in place of the 4-way flat on your truck. This will include the necessary fuses and relays to activate the 7-way.
view full answer... - Recommended Plug In Brake Controller for a 1996 Ford F-350
- For your 1996 Ford F-350, I recommend using the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160. The Tekonsha Primus IQ is an excellent option for you. It has multiple boost levels for different trailers, integrated safeguards that protect the vehicle/trailer/brake controller, and it will run continuous diagnostic checks to ensure everything is in order when you need it to be.
If you take a look at the 3:23 mark in the attached install video, you can see the location of the
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness and Brake Controller For 2002 Ford F150
- If your truck already has a 4 pin trailer connector, you'll just need a # 37185 adapter, a brake controller like the Tekonsha # TK90160 Primus you'd looked at and the # 3035-P wiring harness.
If you don't already have the 4 pin connector, you'd also need a # C56031 harness to tap into the taillight harness in addition to the brake controller and brake controller harness mentioned above.
I'll link you to a help article that runs through the installation procedure for you step by step.
view full answer... - Trailer Brake Controller For A 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller will mount the control knob of this proportional controller on your dash or console. The main unit will be installed in an out-of-the-way spot.
The main unit plugs directly into your factory brake controller harness. The Vehicle Specific Harness # 331-TPH-010 is required for the installation it's a simple plug and play one end to the back of the controller and the other end goes into the factory harness on your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
view full answer... - Which Brake Controller Harness is Correct for a 2005 GMC Yukon, 3015-P or 3015-S
- Both the # 3015-P and the part # 3015-S will work just fine with your vehicle. The difference is that the # 3015-P will plug directly into the back of the P-3 controller, while the 3015-S would need to be spliced into the bare leads that exit the rear of the controller. The adapter would plug into the junction box under the dash, like you saw in the video. The controller must be mounted within driver reach, and according to the manufacturer recommendations.
view full answer... - Will the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3015-P Work on a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
- The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter, # 3015-P, will not work with your 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche because General Motors quit offering the plug in type connectors on trucks and SUVs with a factory tow package in 2007. Instead, you will find a bundle of blunt cut wires to the left of the steering column under the dash with a white label. The brake controller wires will connect directly to the wires under the dash.
Once you have the the brake controller wired you will need to get under
view full answer... - Do Wires Need to Be Connected Under the Hood of a 2010 Chevy Suburban To Activate Aux 12 Volt Power
- Yes, there are a couple wires under the hood of your 2010 Chevy Suburban that will need to be connected.
Check out the FAQ I attached, about a quarter of the way down there is a picture that shows what connections will need to be made for auxiliary power wire to be functional.
view full answer... - Can Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness for 2003 Chevy Tahoe be Used on Other Brand Controllers
- You could use the brake controller part # 3015-P on basically any brake controller out there but you'd have to cut off the black end of the harness and wire by color to the new controller. Normally it directly connects to Tekonsha and Draw Tite brake controllers. Or we have this harness without the black connector with part # 3015-S.
view full answer... - Best Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
- For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. As far as we are aware the 2014 Chevy Silverados all came with factory 7-ways at the rear of them.
Which in that case all you would need to install the brake controller would be the # 3016 harness. I attached an install video for these two products to the right for you to check out as well.
If you
view full answer... - Troubleshooting a Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller and 3015-P Install, No Display
- As long as the P3 is in functioning order, the 3015-P is pinned properly and you installed it into the correct port under your dash the controller should have turned on and you should get a display reading.
I would recommend you double-check to be sure you are using the correct port under your dash first. It should be the top row, second from the left.
To check that the # 3015-P is pinned correctly compare the back of your harness to the picture I attached. If the wires do not match
view full answer... - Brake Controller Install Harness Recommendation for 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
- The correct brake controller install harness for a Tekonsha controller in a 2006 Chevy Silverado is the part # 3015-P. If you want to easily install the controller this would be all that you'd need. It simply plugs into the controller and then to the port under your dash.
I attached a picture that shows how the connector wires so if you are trying to wire up something to the vehicle and need to know which pins do what on your truck it would be the guide you would need to follow.
view full answer... - What are the Functions of the Trailer Brake Controller Wires for a 2003 Chevy Silverado
- On the brake controller wiring harness, white is ground, black is for 12 volt power to the controller, red is input from the stop light circuit, and blue is output to the trailer brakes.
On some trucks, there are some under the hood connections that need to be made to make everything fully functional. I have included a link to an FAQ article that should help.
If everything is connected properly and there is no signal going back to the brake circuit on the 7-Way when the manual override
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2006 Chevy Silverado Where Stoplight Circuit Stops Working
- Check the third brake light of your 2006 Chevy Silverado. It's very common for the CHMSL fuse (third brake light) to blow on GM trucks of your generation and when that happens the brake controller stoplight circuit stops activating.
view full answer... - Adding a Brake Controller to a 1995 Chevrolet 3500 to Tow a Gooseneck Trailer with Electric Brakes
- First, your 1995 Chevy 3500 is going to need a 7-Way trailer connector if it doesn't have one already. To add a 7-Way you will first need to have a 4-Way flat connector if the truck does not already have one. Use # 118315 to add a 4-Way. Then to add a 7-Way use # ETBC7. This will provide all of the wiring needed to install a brake controller.
I have included some links that will help explain the ETBC7 installation.
Once the 7-Way is installed you can use an extension, # C56080, to
view full answer... - Prodigy P3 Brake Controller Installation in 2014 Chevy Tahoe LT with Tow Package
- On your 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe with tow package there is no under-dash connection port for a brake controller but all the wires are already run. For a 2015 model year Tahoe there is a quick-connect harness, part # 3016. The P3 # 90195 includes a pigtail harness that plugs in to the back of the controller and the four wire leads from it will connect to your vehicle wiring.
The linked installation video showing a 2011 model year Tahoe shows you the entire installation and wiring procedure
view full answer... - What is Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller in a 2004 Chevy Colorado with 4-Way Flat
- To install a 7-Way trailer connector and your brake controller in your 2004 Chevy Colorado you will just need installation kit # ETBC7. It comes with the 7-Way, retains functionality of the 4-Way, and has the wiring and other parts needed to install the brake controller. There isn't a plug-in brake controller wiring harness for your truck so the controller has to be hardwired in. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.
view full answer... - How to Use Brake Controller Install Harness from 2002 Chevy Silverado on 2004 Chevy Suburban
- You can still use the connector you have but you would need to move the red wire of the connector that plugs in to the vehicle to the opposite corner of the connector. Once you do that the brake controller will work just fine.
I attached a picture that shows how to release the pin from the connector.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting a Brake Controller That Does Not Work with the Brake Pedal on a 2011 GMC Yukon
- Since the trailer brakes work with the manual override, it would seem that the problem is with the stop light switch circuit. This would be the red wire from the brake controller. It should be spliced to either a light blue or orange wire from your Yukon's brake controller harness. I recommend checking that connection to make sure it did not come loose and make sure the wire was not damaged at all.
The brake controller has power, so I do not think the fuse is the problem, but if you
view full answer... - Brakes Lose Power When Parking Lights are on With P3 Brake Controller on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
- You are correct, GM did change the wiring configuration for the brake controller wiring adapter in 2003. The plug-in wiring adapter, # 3015-P, that you referenced is for most 2003 to 2006 GM trucks, which explains why you lose power to your brakes when using the parking lights.
The adapter that comes wired for your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter, # 3025-P. Instead of waiting a few days to receive the correct adapter, you could easily re-pin the adapter
view full answer... - Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation and Install Method for a 2008 GMC c5500 Topkick
- From what I was able to find, the 2008 GMC Topkick 5500 does not have a port to plug in a brake controller wiring harness. A brake controller will have to be hardwired into the vehicle using a 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7.
Usually, this would require the installation of a 4-Way wiring harness first that would then plug into the back of the ETBC7. However, there is not a 4-Way harness available for the Topkick, so you will need to clip off the 4-Way plug on the ETBC7 and hardwire
view full answer... - Brake Controller Adapter Incorrectly Pinned Out on 2003 Chevy Silverado
- It sounds as if the pin out on your adapter is incorrect. The red wire is the wire that was left loose. Remove the red wire from the pin location it is currently in, and then insert a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 into each empty pin location. Press the brake pedal while testing each location. You want to attach that red wire to the location that shows voltage only when the brake pedal is pressed. One of the pin locations goes hot only when the headlights are on, which is the one you
view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
- The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 will have a tow package wire bundle up under the dash, left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. A brake controller can be spliced directly into these tow package wires. The 2011s do not have a port to plug in a brake controller.
The tow package wiring will connect to the brake controller wiring as follows:
Truck red/back to controller black for 12 volt power
Truck white to controller white for ground
Truck light blue/white to controller
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2/12/2018
Mounted it low on the dah, it’s a great controller