Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2006 Chevy Silverado Where Stoplight Circuit Stops Working

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Hi my 2006 Chevy Silverado has no power coming out of the factory connector red brake pedal signal wire to controller but we have brake lights on trailer

asked by: Jason

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Check the third brake light of your 2006 Chevy Silverado. It's very common for the CHMSL fuse (third brake light) to blow on GM trucks of your generation and when that happens the brake controller stoplight circuit stops activating.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Without knowing what brake controller you have I will venture to guess that the OL code you are seeing is an over load code. The OL or overload error code indicates a short in the brake output circuit. Start by examining the trailer connector. Make…

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The correct brake controller install harness for a Tekonsha controller in a 2006 Chevy Silverado is the part #3015-P. If you want to easily install the controller this would be all that you'd need. It simply plugs into the controller and then to…

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On your 2008 Silverado there is not a wire connector to plug in a brake controller wiring harness but there is a bundle of wires under the dash with a white tag on it to help you identify the wires for the brake controller. This bundle will contain a…

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On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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There are actually a few connections you will need to make under the hood to get the brake controller and tow package fully functional on your 2003 GMC Sierra. Under the hood, on the drivers side towards windshield, there is a bracket you will need…

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The standard layout for a 7-Way plug can be viewed in the included diagram. If your 2006 GMC C5500 has a factory 7-Way, this should be the same layout used for your existing plug. If it is an aftermarket 7-Way, it is possible that the plug was wired…

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First, make sure that your #3015-P harness is pinned out correctly. The red wire should be in the bottom left location (if looking at the back of the end that plugs into the truck). Directly next to the red wire should be the blue wire. Above the…

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Answer 8

The brake controller port on your 2005 GMC Yukon Denali will be located in the black junction box, which is under the dashboard and to the left of your steering column, right above the carpet. The plug in point will be the second port from the left,…

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From what I was able to find there are several fuses associated with the tow package wiring on a 2006 Chevy Silverado. In the instrument panel on the side of the dash you should see RT TRLR ST/TRN for trailer right turn and brake signal and LT TRLR…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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