How Does Brake Controller Install in 2012 Chevy Colorado with Factory 7-Way

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Hello. 2012 chevy colorado LT, 4WD, 3.7 motor. I have factory installed class three hitch with 7 way connector. I would like to install brake controller part # 90885. can you please explain how and where the controller hooks up. does part # 90885 come with everything needed? any pictures or video would greatly help. Thank you.

asked by: Joe M

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All you need to install the Prodigy P2 brake controller part # 90885 is the controller itself for your 2012 Chevy Colorado since your truck has the factory 7-way. There's a bundle of wires under the dash of the truck that this controller wires to. If you check out the install video I attached you can see exactly how this controller installs on a Colorado similar to yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joe M.

2/9/2020

Hello. I checked out the video you sent in the link. I noticed the truck in the video is a second generation colorado well my colorado is a 2012 first generation colorado. wondering i if this is why i cant bundle of wires. finally got time to check and see if the bundle of wires were located under the dash. I pulled off the plastic sil trim and kick plate as well as got on my back and looked under the dash with a flash light and moved wires around. I could not find them. I diffidently have the 7 way connector. My only other thought would be the wires are wrapped up in the harness running along the sil? Any idea why i cant find them.

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Jason S.

2/11/2020

I can't find a specific video for your vehicle, so all I can tell you is that all the wires are run under your dash according to the manufacturer. I've attached a couple videos, one of a 2015 and one of a 2005. I looked up your wiring diagram and the power wire will be orange and needs to be spliced into, the brake light switch wire that will connect to the red wire of the controller is tan and comes directly out of that brake light switch pre-cut. The trailer brake output wire is pre-cut as well and is light blue. The ground wire is connected directly to your frame.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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