How To Install Curt Discovery C51120 In 2017 Chevrolet Equinox W/ ETBC7
Question:
I’ve looked high and low and can not find directions as to what wire I tie the brake controller to on a 2017 Chevy Equinox. I need help, the hitch when on well. Cleaning the weld bolts was fun, but the hitch look great!!! Ply help me finish this project! Thank you
asked by: Tim
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help!
I looked up your order and it looks like you purchased the following products:
7-way Connector # ETBC7
4-way Connector # C56210
Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV
Curt Wiring Adapter # C51515
Now it looks like your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox does not have the factory trailer connector. If that is the case then the # C56210 you ordered will not work as it is designed for vehicles with the factory trailer connector. You would need the # C56594 instead. This plugs inline of your tail lights to power the 4-way connector.
Once the 4-way connector is installed you will then install the # ETBC7 which will plug into the 4-way connector, and will require a few more connections. You will run the black wire to the positive terminal of your battery with the included 40 amp circuit breaker, ground the white wire to the frame, and run the blue wire underneath the dash where you are planning on installing the controller.
Now to install the Curt Discovery # C84VV you will need to first wire the # C51515 as follows:
Black wire run to positive terminal of battery with included 20 amp circuit breaker
White wire to ground
Blue wire to blue wire you ran from 7-way connector
Red wire to cold side of stop light switch that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed. The # PTW2993 you purchased will make finding the correct wire a breeze.
Once the adapter is wired you will just need to mount the controller and plug it in.
Products Referenced in This Question
Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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