Wiring a Brake Controller on 2010 Chevy Silverado
Question:
2010 Silverado, I have Red wire with black stripe. Dark Blue wire Orange wire small white wire small Light blue wire small on the truck. This dont match your chart on the web for the Preditor.
asked by: Bob D
Expert Reply:
You are correct, the tow package wiring in your Silverado does not match up color for color with the controller.
The red/black tow package wire will connect to the black wire on the controller. The dark blue tow package wire connects to the blue wire on the controller, the light blue tow package wire connects to the red controller wire, and the white tow package wire connects to the white wire on the controller. The orange tow package wire is for an illumination circuit and is NOT needed. Just cap off the end of the wire and bundle it up out of the way. There also might be some final connections that need to be completed under the hood. These connections are shown in the install video I will link you to.
We have an install video that you might find helpful, see the provided link. The video shows an install on a 2011 Silverado, but the procedure would be identical on your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Zinc Plated Hex Flange Nut - M6
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Hardware
- Nuts
- Hex Nut
- Flint Hill Goods
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Zinc Plated Hex Flange Nut - M8
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Hardware
- Nuts
- Hex Nut
- Flint Hill Goods
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 2 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 125 Degrees
- Dexter
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