Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
Part Numbers: 90885,3015-P
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
part number: 90885
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large, digital LED display, 3 boost levels, battery protection, 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
- Simple controls make it easy to operate the controller
- 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
- Built-in, rotary-style manual override lever is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
- Auto-dimming, blue LED display is easy to read
- Automatically adjusts screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions
- 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 by drawing only 3.6 milliamps when not in use
- Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
- Defends brake controller and trailer breakaway systems against shorts
- Automatic leveling lets you mount at any angle up and down for an easy installation
- Controller must be parallel with direction of travel and horizontally level
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
- Included harness hardwires to vehicle and plugs into controller
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake-control adapter available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
- Quick-disconnect feature lets you easily remove and store the controller when you don't need it
- Replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (7686 - sold separately) required to swap controller between vehicles
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Dimensions: 5-1/8" long x 3-1/8" wide x 2" tall
- Length of hardwire pigtail: 30"
- Mounting: 360 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 to100 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.
Safety Features
The Prodigy P2 offers key safety features to prevent damage to various components of your towing setup. Integrated reverse battery protection shields the brake controller and your trailer's breakaway system from shorts. When the P2 is not in use, it will be in power-saving mode. In this setting, it draws only 3.6 milliamps, minimizing drain on your vehicle's battery.
The P2 also comes equipped with a hold feature to prevent wear on your brakes. When you're waiting at a red light, you don't need your trailer brakes on at full power. The longer you sit there, the more they will overheat. But with the P2, any time your tow vehicle and trailer are at a standstill with the brakes applied for more than 5 seconds, the hold feature will kick on and reduce power to just 25 percent. This will keep your trailer in place while saving your brakes.
The P2 keeps the manual override within easy reach, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just twist the rotary-style lever from right to left. 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.
The Prodigy P2 also offers diagnostics such as:
- Open ground
- Overload
- Output short
- Power loss
- No trailer connection
Automatic Leveling and Simple Installation
The self-leveling feature of the P2 ensures that the brake controller continues to function even as you drive up steep hills or through the mountains. Simply mount it in your cab at any vertical angle, and the controller will level itself automatically thanks to its 360-degree rotational range. This makes the installation that much easier. But keep in mind that the P2 must be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel to work correctly.
Installation is a snap. After mounting the P2 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 P2 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 (P7685 - sold separately), you can even transfer the Prodigy P2 to another vehicle.
Installation Accessories
For even easier installation, a vehicle-specific specific wiring adapter is available for most newer trucks and SUVs. One end of the custom adapter plugs into your vehicle, and the other end plugs into the controller - no hardwiring required.
See also 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 Prodigy P2 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 Prodigy P2 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.
90885 Tekonsha Prodigy P-2 Proportional Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles
Replaces Tekonsha 90185
California residents: click here
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.
301500 Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter with 2 Plugs
Replaces 20264 and 3015-P
California residents: click here
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - 90885
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM - 3015-P
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3793 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large, digital LED display, 3 boost levels, battery protection, 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: Shaun03/17/2024
I purchased the brake controller and wiring harness from you all and installed it watching the video on your website. I followed the instructions to an absolute T. Got everything ready and tested the product and got an SH error code for the blue brake wire shorting out. I pinned and measured resistance and everything was coming back fine (4+ ohms resistance). I then hooked a power prope to it to find the short along the frame and nothing. I had power from the female connector all the way up to the brake controller. After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I found that the female trailer connector was shorted internally. See the attached picture. The blue and green ring terminals inside of the female trailer connector were touching. Replaced the trailer connector and now all is well.
by: Albert 01/05/2023
I had a Prodigy P2 controller in my last pickup and was really pleased with it. So wanted to install the same thing in my newer truck Everything worked smoothly on installation. Made the necessary adjustments to controls after hooking to the trailer and it works great!
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: Philip03/04/2016
This is the second one I purchased. The first was 10 years ago and installed in my 06 GMC. It has worked flawlessly allowing for safe and smooth stops from normal braking to a few of the panic stops that had to made over the years. The new owner of the truck likes the way it works too. I have multiple trailers and with one initial setup on the lightest trailer was able to tow all of them without changing anything but the boost setting to compensate for the different trailer weights.
When needing for a controller for my 07 Silverado there was no other unit that would fill the bill. This P2 looks the same except for the blue display instead of the red. The install took 20 minutes using the direct fit cable ordered with the controller. Setup was easy as with the first unit. I wanted the placement above the parking brake pedal so the OBD II connecter had to be moved. I did the same with the 06 GMC. It is a comfortable place to reach and it keeps the light away from the passenger's eyes at night.
As good as the Tekonsha controller is it is even a sweeter deal buying it from etrailer. The quick shipping, excellent pricing and knowledgeable staff are second to none in customer service.
by: Jim10/30/2015
Installed this in my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. I thought that I would add some input on installation that would help others.
I found a way to route the power distribution wires in the frame of the Jeep that did not require the use of a fish tape. If you look at the frame just behind the rear tire you will see a hole in the face of the frame. Start pushing the wire bundle foreword. It will rise up and over the U shaped frame portion of the rear axle and then down along the passenger compartment area. About there, you will be running out of pushing stiffness. Look for the wire bundle to appear at a similar hole in the frame in that area. Grab it a and pull out approximately 4 feet and then push it right back in the same hole going foreword. This time you will look for the wire bundle to appear at again a similar hole just foreword of the driver compartment. Now is the time to grab it and start heading up to the engine compartment outside the frame. Do the same procedure for the wire going aft for the plug end of the installation. For the wires going through the firewall, Jeep has conveniently added a nice foam lined hole to route wires through. You will see this hole position in the attached photo with a green wire coming through. The plastic cover around the steering column pulls down from the top and hinges at the bottom. Remove the metal plate with two bolts to get to the brake switch. Twist and pull the brake switch out foreword and go for the brown stripped wire as your brake circuit. Do order the LONG frame bracket adapter for the switch plug at the rear. To drill the steel for the supplied plug bracket just takes too long. Now that you have it installed you will notice that the power will remain on the unit after you turn the key off. Don't sweat this as it will not stay on long. I doubt a few milliamps draw is going to kill your battery!
by: Larry L.04/29/2015
The online video showing the installation of the Prodigy P2 trailer brake control into a 2011 Ford Ranger was excellent! It made the installation into my Ranger simple and straight forth.
I have yet to hook up to my travel Trailer and adjust it for brake setting, but all readout displays thus far are as stated in the instructions.
Having previously installed the trailer connector, I did not purchase the installation kit and in retrospect for cost effective and simplicity would recommend anyone to purchase the kit along with the controller.
I believe I am going to be very pleased with this product.
Thank you
by: Duane03/14/2024
I have a Tekonsha controller on my 2001 Chevy Silverado and it worked like a charm for over 18 years.I'm sure that the new Prodigy P2 will do the same.
by: Matt02/24/2014
very nice controller, very smooth and you don't have to mount it flat!! e trailer is the best company i ever worked with. they have pics, video, email support(exellent) and just flat out make it easy for you to do it yourself instead of paying some dirt bag $300 to install at your local trailer shop. i also installed kit #ETBC7 and once agian it was awesome. COMPLETE with DETAILED directions. i'm not a mechanic or hack employee at local trailer shop....BUT dealing with etrailer and there parts made my install very easy and CLEAN!!!
by: Carl05/15/2023
the controller has great reviews, I got it because my factory controller wasn't working well with the new camper that has electric/hydraulic brakes and I was experiencing a 5 second lag for the trailer brakes to come on. this controller works better with a 2 to 3 second lag, need to try a couple different combos on settings, have the boost at 3 (per recommendations) and gain at 2.5 and under hard braking it locks up the trailer tires. going to try boost on 2 and bump up the gain and see if that works better.
by: Brad 05/10/2024
Been one year of ownership now and this controller has performed very well. I would by again for sure.
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: Calvin03/14/2024
Great product! Since I pull my goose neck with electric brakes, with my semi truck tractor, it acts as a interface between the air brakes and the electric trailer brakes, and acts as a Johnson bar if I need to get the trailer back under control.
by: Greg08/30/2018
Great product, very easy install especially with the OEM harness. In about an hour had it installed and trailer set up with controller. Thanks,
Greg
by: Kevin P.03/16/2011
I didn’t have a good location that was reachable while driving so I mounted the controller on top of the dash. I leveled the bracket with a spacer and ran the harness by an access panel. I used about 70’ of the duplex wire due to running the cable to front and then back to the house batteries inside the coach.
The access panel made it easy to make the connections and run the wires through the firewall.
I mounted the 40 AMP and 30 AMP circuit breakers up front in the main fuse panel box. I drilled a hole through the box and firewall to run the wires from the brake controller to the breaker and to the blue wire for the tow connection at the back of the coach.
I ran the battery connections to my house batteries up front instead of using the engine batteries in the back.
I found the brake connection wire under the coach in front directly below the brake pedal.
I mounted the converter in a beam in the back with lots of zip ties
by: Mai N.01/26/2012
Great Brake Controller This was my first time using a brake controller and installing one as well. The directions were easy to follow for both the install and setup.
2012 Ram
by: Garry in Indio06/25/2017
Used in conjunction with harness kit for my 2002 tundra, this year has no provisions for towing trailer with electric brakes.
The controler itself has proven itself nicely, with no issues with installation or use, adjust easily.
The mounting location I chose may have some slight interference issues with legs on taller people, but I have not had any @ 5'11". The truck is a midsized so room is more limited. I'm towing a tandem 14' trialer with 4 seat RZR, tracking and stopping is perfect, even under hard breaking.
by: David03/03/2024
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller arrived on time and is just what I needed. The installation and operating instructions are easy to understand and should make installation a breeze. I'll give an update after I get it installed.
by: Nick04/11/2016
Great Brake Controller, used it with the Universal Install Kit for Brake Controllers and No-Drill Mount Bracket, Short - 18140. It only took me 2.5hrs to have it fully installed in my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2013. Videos were great. Also having some 1/4in water tubing helped for phishing wire thru frame.
Wish I had watched the video a couple of times before buying and also purchased the extra wire to go from the battery to the brake controller, but had extra wire from another project that worked.
This brake controller works great as we tow a <3500lbs Travel Trailer with our Jeep.
Comes with a great card that helps with settings, keep it in the glove box for future reference.
by: David W02/16/2019
I recently bought a 2018 Chevy Silverado LTZ. It was equipped with a towing package but no brake controller. Not wanting to alter the interior of the truck too much, I called etrailer for advice. Robert S was very helpful. He suggested the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller and jumper wire that I was able to hide neatly under the dash using an existing screw. I have been very pleased with etrailer and their suggested product.
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: 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: Mike 02/02/2023
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by: Rob Rod03/28/2014
I installed this model 90885 Prodigy P2 Brake Controller using the ETBC7 Brake Controller Wiring Kit on my 2007 Dodge Nitro. On a scale of 1 to 10, I consider myself about an 8 where it comes to automotive mechanical and electrical work. I also strive to get as close to perfection as possible. To do the job right, it did take some time and it did require paying close attention to the directions for both the wiring kit and the controller. However, the directions were "right on", and all the needed "goodies" to do the job were furnished. My hat is off to ETRAILER for the informative videos they provide and their customer service, which includes very quick shipments of their products.
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: George C.08/22/2018
I purchased this controller for my 2005 Jeep TJ. We're towing a 2014 Forest River FLagstaff MAC and, after doing much research, we decided that this unit (along with the universal installation kit ETBC7) was the right one for us!
Both the controller and install kit contain everything that you'll need for a clean, professional-looking install! The install took around 2 hours (in my driveway) and the controller works flawlessly!
This setup is perfect for a Jeep TJ, the controller fits nicely to the lower left of the steering wheel (out of the way) and the trailer connection is a bolt-on setup that attached to my Reese towing hitch!
The trailer connection (with the install kit) has both a 4-pin connection and a 7-pin connection so there is no need for adapters! It is truly a "plug and play" setup!!
As far as ordering and customer service goes, this was one of the smoothest transactions I've had in quite some time! There are numerous photos and install videos that will guide you through the install.
We'll definitely start with etrailer.com for our next purchase like this!
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- To add a 7-way wiring harness to your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon you will need two separate wiring harnesses. The first is the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118467. This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your Subaru's wiring harness, which is located in your rear cargo area. If you already have a 4-way connector skip this part. The second harness you will need is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and
view full answer... - Brake Controller and 7-way Trailer Connector Installation on 2017 Chevy Traverse
- According to my research, all 2017 Chevy Traverse models are prewired for a brake controller. If you were wanting to go with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885 (great choice), you'll need the # 3026-P brake controller wiring harness. If your Traverse isn't equipped with the factory 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, you can easily add one using the # 118271 wiring harness, which also includes the fuses and relays necessary to activate the tow package wiring. The wiring harness
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller and 7-Way 2023 Hyundai Palisade
- If you are missing the tow package to install a brake controller would be more involved on your 23 Palisade.
You can still use the P2 and the install harness that plugs in under dash but you'd need to also install a 4-way part # C43FV and convert to 7-way with # ETBC7. In the owners manual of your Palisade will have the connections and fuses that need to be installed.
For a hitch the etrailer # e95ZR would be a really great option that is mostly hidden and has great towing capacities.
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Install Recommendation for a 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and 2005 Honda Pilot
- Since you have a 7-Way in your 2015 Mercedes Sprinter you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.
First let's start with 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.
Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric
view full answer... - 7-Way and Brake Controller Installation on 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee without Factory Wiring
- On your 2018 Grand Cherokee without factory wiring you can install a 7-way setup and re-install your Prodigy brake controller, the P2 # 90885 or the P3 # 90195, using just two kits. You'll start with 4-pole kit # 118727 and then simply add # ETBC7 to complete the wiring and controller install.
I linked two videos to show you the whole process for installing each kit as well as a photo of a 7-way to show how the various circuits are arranged. Wire colors can vary between different vehicle
view full answer... - Can Prodigy P2 Brake Controller Install in 2014 Ford F-150 with 7-Way without Requiring Hardwiring
- Hey Bill, yes you can install the Prodigy P2 brake controller part # 90885 in your 2014 Ford F-150 with a factory 7-way without requiring any hardwiring. For that all you need is the part # 22292 which plugs into the truck in a port under the dash.
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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Mounted it low on the dah, it’s a great controller