Installing the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller in a 2018 Chevy Suburban
Question:
I have the P2 brake controller from my older Chevy Suburban. Is there a harness that will be plug and play on my new 2018 Chevy Suburban, so that I can reuse the P2 controller?
asked by: Todd T
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your 2018 Chevy Suburban has the factory tow package then yes, you can use the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3016 to install your Prodigy P2 # 90885 brake controller.
If your Suburban doesn't have the factory tow package then you will need to use the pigtail # 7894 to splice into the blunt cut wires under your driver's side dash. A circuit test like part # PTW2979 would be helpful to ensure you make the proper connections:
Blue - 7-Way Output to Trailer
Black - 12V Power
White - Ground
Red - COLD Side of Stop Light Switch (only gets hot when brake pedal is pressed)
You then simply need to plug this into the back of your P2. Please note that with this option you may need to install the Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors # 30955 and make some connections under your hood. Attached are installation instructions and a helpful article to assist you.
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Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Pigtail Wiring Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controllers - 34" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
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- 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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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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