Bypassing Factory Brake Controller of 2011 Chevy Suburban to Operate Actibrake EOH Actuator
Question:
Will this adapter allow my 2011 suburban 2500 brake controller and Airsteam EOH Actibrake be compatible so the factory controller in suburban work correctly?
asked by: DeWayne A
Expert Reply:
The only solution we have that's going to work with your Actibrake actuator is to replace your factory controller with a controller that has a hydraulic setting like the Prodigy P2 part # 90885. The adapter you mentioned only fits Titan actuators and would not work for you.
Installing the controller will involve you wiring an extra wire from the brake controller to your 7-way trailer connector. Under the driver's side dash by the emergency brake pedal will be a bunch of 5 blunt cut wires that are taped up to the wiring harness. I have attached a picture that shows you where this wiring harness will be located.
Use:
Red/Black to Black Battery Power
White to White Ground
Light Blue/White to Red Brake Light Signal
Do not use :
Drk Blue Brake Control Output to Trailer
Orange Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Using the included brake wiring harness with the controller, wire the three used wires to the harness. Then you will need # 10-1-1, which is sold by the foot, to connect to the controller harness blue wire and then run this wire back to your 7-way connector. Connect this wire to the blue wire at the connector to bypass the OEM controller.
I have attached an article that will explain how to bypass the factory controller and install the P2 in your cab.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Dexter BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Dexter
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