Parking Lights on 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Come on When Prodigy P2 Brake Controller Override Used
Question:
I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado that I installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller using a Reese O.E.M. Wiring harness for Chevy compatible with Tekonsha, as well as Hopkins Multi-Tow 7 Blade and 4 Flat wiring kit. Once all was installed the controller had power, however when I used the manual over ride to test the brakes the parking lights on my truck would come on. Have you ever heard of this before?
asked by: Owen
Expert Reply:
It sounds to me like you may have the wrong brake controller wiring harness for your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapters, # 3025-P and # 3015-P, are commonly confused because the plugs are identical but they are pinned differently. I have included a picture of part # 3025-P to show the pin configuration for your truck.
If you determine that your adapter is not pinned the same as # 3025-P, take a quick look at the link that I have attached. One of my fellow experts made a video showing how to switch the wire configuration on an adapter.
If the wiring checks out to be ok, please send me an email and I will research into this issue further.
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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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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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- 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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