Recommended Circuit Tester to Find Cold Side of Brake Light Switch for Brake Controller
Question:
I have a 2009 Chevy Traverse LS with no factory towing package. I am adding a Towing trailer brake controller. The modular connector at the brake light switch has 3 wires: 1. A brown wire on one side 2. A green wire in the center 3. A white wire on the other side To which wire do I splice the red wire from my brake controller?
asked by: Delmar G
Expert Reply:
I've attached a video to assist in finding the correct wire for the cold side of your brake switch. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to confirm the correct wire before splicing. In the video of a 2010 Chevy Traverse, the white wire was the brake light wire, but the other wire colors were not the same as you stated in your 2009 model, so I definitely recommend using the tester to confirm.
If you don't already have a brake controller, I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is a customer favorite due to the LCD screen and easy presets. I've attached a video to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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