What Is Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller in a 1997 Chevy Astro Van
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What Is Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller in a 1997 Chevy Astro Van
asked by: Christian
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To install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 on your 1997 Chevy Astro van you will first need a couple more components. The first thing you will need a 4-Pole Hardwire Kit # 18252.
Basically, you will test the tail light wires from your tail lights harness with the included circuit tester for voltage when the different functions of your tail lights are being applied, and then wire by function to the tail light harness.
The white wire will be run to a good metal ground on the body of your vehicle.
The brown wire will be run to the tail light circuitry of your vehicle.
The yellow wire will be run to the left turn signal.
The green wire will be run to the right turn signal.
Check out the video I attached that shows this product being installed in a similar vehicle as yours.
The next thing you will need is a Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit # ETBC7. This will give what is needed to convert the 4-way from the # 18252 to a 7-way and will give you everything you need to install the # 90885 in your vehicle.
I attached installation instructions for this product also.
I attached an FAQ article on trailer wiring for you to check out as well as installation instructions and video for the # 90885.
Products Referenced in This Question
4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 72" Harness, Circuit Tester and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 6 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 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
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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