Recommended Brake Controller For A 2002 Chevy C3500 Cab And Chassis

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Im looking for a brake controller kit for a 2002 Chevy c3500 cab and chassis

asked by: Cary R

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We definitely have options available to add a brake controller to your 2002 Chevy Silverado C3500. You may need an extra part depending on if it came with a 7 Way from the manufacturer or not, but I have a good option for that as well.

With that said, if it didn't come with the 7 Way the wires were still run to get one attached. This will make attaching the Hopkins # HM40975-11998 very quick and easy and will get you the 7 Way, and the 4 Flat as well, that is being equipped on modern GM trucks. However, there may be a factory port to plug the # 30955 into, but I was unable to find if this was used on the cab and chassis models or not. I included a picture of what this will look like.

With that out of the way, we can get to the controller. For this, I recommend going with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR. This is able to handle up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies) and can be used with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes. The # 3025-S pigtail can then be wired to the controller and will plug directly into a port under your dash. Quick and easy.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Factory 7 Way Port Location 2002 C3500
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Answer 1

Thank you for being very detailed with your question! The first step I would take is to make sure everything on the truck and trailer is wired properly. Your Prodigy brake controller should have the wiring adapter #3025-P which is custom for your…

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Answer 2

No you should not have constant power on the brake output pin, the blue wire should only have power with the brake pedal depressed in the vehicle or the brake controller manual override is activated. If the blue wire has a constant 12V then it is an…

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Answer 3

As long as the 7-way you install has functional lighting circuits, the 12-volt power feed circuit is functional and you have a smart phone that uses the Android (4.4 version or newer) or iOS (8.0 or newer) operating system, It'll work just fine…

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Answer 4

The Curt Echo Brake Controller part #C51180 is a great choice because of its convenient and simple installation. The 7-way connector that you mention part # A10-7084VP pugs into the 4-way connector you purchased part #C56217. The white wire from the…

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Answer 5

There could be in internal short in the brake controller. Use a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 on the blue wire exiting the rear of the controller. There should be no voltage on that wire unless the brake pedal is pressed, or the manual brake…

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Answer 6

That's a good question, and in order to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180, it requires simply the 12 volt, ground, and turn signals be connected to the 7-way on your truck. So you will need the 12 volt connected that you…

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Answer 7

If your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado did not come wired with a 7-Way plug from the factory, you will need to connect the brake controller power wire and the electric brake wire underneath your hood to complete the brake controller installation. Once you…

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Answer 8

There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

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Answer 9

I would begin by using a small 12 volt battery to start isolating the wiring. First you will want to trace the wiring to determine which wire is the ground wire. It should be grounded to the frame. Connect the ground to the negative battery terminal.…

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Answer 10

If your trailer brakes activate when using the manual override but not when pushing on the brake pedal you may have a bad connection or a faulty brake switch. I have also linked below our article on Brake Controller Troubleshooting. Also if you have…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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