Steps Needed To Set Up P2 Brake Controller in 2003 Silverado with Tow Package
Question:
My 2003 Silverado does not have a factory installed hitch but I did find the wiring harness with the round plug and cap above my spare tire. I was going to purchase the PK11893 connector that I believe will plug directly into this factory round plug. I also need to connect my Tekonsha P2 brake controller. It looks like I should purchase the P2 harness adapter 3015-p. Then I will need to make some connections under the hood. Will I need to run the blue wire from under the hood back to the 7 way connector or does the factory wiring harness handle this? If I do need to run the blue wire back how can I connect the blue wire to the PK11893 as it plugs directly into the factory round plug?
asked by: Rob W
Expert Reply:
Since you have the tow package wiring plug located above the spare tire all you need is a connector like the Replacement Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connector, # 30955. You will just plug the adapter into the factory connector and mount the 7-Way at the rear of the vehicle.
Then you will plug your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller # 90885 into adapter # 3015-P. The adapter will plug into a port under your dash.
I have included an FAQ video below that should be helpful when you are wiring in a 7-Way. Even with a tow package, there may be some connections that need to be made under the hood. The article covers these steps.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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