Brake Controller for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Without Factory Trailer Wiring

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I have a 01 chev, silverado w/o fact 7 pin. found pt # 11898 for lights, what else will i need for elect, brk hookup?

asked by: Kevin C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado you will only need a couple more parts. I have linked a video below of the installation process on your Silverado. In the video they are using the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 for the installation which you can choose to also use or stick with the Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket w/ Wiring Harness # PK11898.

If you are using the Pollak connector you will need the Jacketed 2 Wire # 12-2-1 which is sold by the foot. Our installation kit includes 25' of this wire that will fit most all vehicles.

I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 for your Silverado. You will also need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3025-P to complete the brake controller installation.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Brake controllers are not vehicle specific, so you will be able to use the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, #90885, on your 1990 Chevy C/K. You will need some additional parts in order to install the brake controller. You will first need to install a 4-Way, Tow…

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Answer 2

For your 2009 Lexus RX350, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers, part #ETBC7. To make this work with your brake controller and your RX350 wiring, there are a few wiring connections you need to make. I have…

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Answer 3

For your 1991 GMC Suburban V1500 we have the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55312 4-way flat connector that will plug and play into the factory connections. As there is not a 7-way connector with the factory connections you can use the…

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Answer 4

Unfortunately I can't see the photo as it didn't come through, but your description helps me understand what you need. It is not uncommon for the brake output and 12V lines to be switched on the 6-way. I recommend the Hopkins Endurance…

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Answer 5

The harness you have pictured is the Toyota factory brake controller harness. Toyota usually issues these with each truck. This will work with the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, #90195, that you purchased. The P3 should have come with a universal…

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Answer 6

Typically the Brake Controller Output pin will be the 1 o'clock pin for a trailer side 6-Way connector (see attached picture). This isn't always the case though so you will want to double check before assuming that is the case for using the…

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Answer 7

The adapter you'd need for going from a 6-way on your truck to a 7-way on your trailer is going to be the part #337TC1067P. The adapter you mentioned actually would be the opposite direction and would not work.

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Answer 8

A 6-way trailer wiring connector would normally carry the brake output circuit as long as a brake controller is installed in the vehicle. That said, we do have a 6-way to 7-way adapter part #337TC1067P which is a simple plug in adapter that will…

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Answer 9

It definitely sounds like you have the brake output wire on your trailer not matched up with the wiring of your tow vehicle. Basically you will first need to determine which of the wires on your trailer wiring is for the brake output circuit. You can…

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Answer 10

We do have the Hopkins Heavy-Duty Trailer Coiled Extension #HM47055 that is also 8' long when stretched like the Hopkins 6-Way Connector with Jacketed Cable #H20036 that you found. The coiled cable will help to prevent the excess cord from…

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Answer 11

When wiring your Pollak 7-Way like part #PK11898 it is really important to connect your functions like what you can see in the attached photo instead of going by colors or slight differences in wire sizing. The exception to this is if your trailer is…

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Answer 12

There are two ways that 6-ways can be wired like you mentioned. The only difference is that the 12 volt accessory circuit (normally center pin) and brake output circuit (normally 10:00 pin) are swapped. We see this come up quite a bit when people…

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