What is Needed to Install a Tekonsha PRIMUS Brake Controller in a 1995 Chevy Truck

Question:

I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado and would like to install the Tekonsha 90160 on my vehicle. What additional items, if any, would need to be purchased for the installation and how is this model wired to this vehicle?

asked by: Clint

Expert Reply:

In order to install this Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller, # TK90160, onto your 1995 Chevy C/K Series Truck you will first need a 4-way trailer connection at the rear of your vehicle if you do not have one already.

For a 4-way you would need a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118315. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.

Once you have a 4-way, or if you already have one, you will need to install a Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This will provide you with a 7-way connector that will allow you to operate the brakes of your trailer with the # TK90160.

Once this is installed you will be ready to install the # TK90160. Basically you will need to hook the four wires up from this product to your vehicle. The blue wire will run back to the 7-way connector. The red wire will run to the stoplight switch of your tow vehicle. The black wire will run to the battery through a circuit breaker. Finally, the white wire will run to the negative side of your battery through a circuit breaker.

I attached an FAQ article on wiring a vehicle for a brake controller from scratch for you to check out also.