Installation of a Brake Controller for a 1999 Chevrolet 3500 Pickup Using the Fuse Box
Question:
Hello I have a 1999 chevy 3500 with a factory 4 way tralier harness I put a 7 way outlet in it can I use tralier brake that plugs into the brake controller and then to my fuse box.
asked by: Jalen H
Expert Reply:
Yes, even if you didn't have a factory installed 7-way you will want to hardwire the open wires of the brake control adapter to the wires on the brake controller and plug the other end of the adapter into the electrical junction box.
We have a specific Help Article on how to do this and make all the proper connections for this to function properly for your 1999 Chevrolet 3500 that I've attached to this page for you to reference.
The brake controllers that I really like and recommend are the Tekonsha P2 and P3. The P2 # 90885 is a great brake proportional brake controller. A proportional brake controller means it senses how the tow vehicle is slowing or stopping and applies the trailer's brakes with the same intensity. This is the best selling controller on the market because of how easy it is to setup and use, and how well it works. The P3 # 90195 is like the P2's big brother it has all the same great features but it also comes with a full display screen instead of codes that need deciphering. If you choose the P2 or P3 you can use adapter # 3025-P to connect the brake controller to the fuse box.
Alternatively, if you already have a brake controller you can get the # 3025-S with blunt ended wires to connect your brake controller to the port in the junction box.
I have linked all the above mentioned parts as well as the Help Article for your viewing and purchasing convenience.
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 Prodigy P3 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
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- 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
more information >
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Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Wired to Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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