Troubleshooting Error Code on Dash After Installation of Brake Controller in a 2008 Chevy Silverado

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Question:

How do I get rid of the display saying service the brake towing system.

asked by: David M

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Expert Reply:

When installing a brake controller in a 2008 Chevy Silverado that is equipped with a factory brake controller you shouldn't get any warning messages on the dash of the vehicle.

What I would recommend you do is check out the help article that I attached that details exactly how you would go about doing this. You may have missed a step on the way and that is why you are seeing an error code.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Installing the P3 brake controller #90195 on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 with factory integrated controller will actually be very simple. What you will do is use harness #3016 which plugs into a port on the truck already. But you will need to…

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Answer 2

In order for a brake controller to work with any trailer, the trailer must be equipped with working brakes. If you have an idler axle on your trailer you may want to consider adding brakes to be able to handle the heavy boat. My recommendation is…

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Answer 3

For your application you would not need a circuit breaker. Your vehicle has a brake output circuit that already has circuit protection built into it. The connections you made under the hood of your vehicle connected the brake circuit to your…

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Answer 4

To complete the installation of your new brake controller in your 08 Silverado that had a factory brake controller, you need to run the blue wire from the controller under the vehicle avoiding sharp items, moving parts, and areas that get hot. To run…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 12

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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