Installing a 7-way Trailer Connector for an Electric Brake Controller on a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
Question:
Im having some trouble trying to figure out what exactly I need to do for a brake controller and 7-way wire harness on my 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500. I have the controller box under the dash to plug into for the brake controller. I am just a little confused as to what 7-way wire harness I will need. I have a 4 plug wire set up connected already to a wire harness in the back. Im just not sure how to change that to the 7-way with the brake controller up front. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
asked by: Dan F
Expert Reply:
The wires for a 7-way connector should be under the rear of your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado already. Use a circuit tester, like # PTW2993, and test the wires for their function. Then you can install a 7-way like # PK11898. Or if you wish to keep the 4-way and add a 7-way use # 37185.
Then you can install an electric brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 using the wiring adapter # 3025-P.
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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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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
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- 7 Round - Blade
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket w/ Wiring Harness and Mounting Bracket
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- Trailer Connectors
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- 7 Round - Blade
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