How To Swap Factory Trailer Brake Controller With Aftermarket Controller On A 2013 GMC Sierra 3500?
Question:
Long story short have 1600 PSI electric over hydraulic by dexter. Which was compatible with my 2003 Ford f350 with Tekonsha Prodigy controller and truck. Total that truck months after my trailer conversion. Have a 2013 GMC 3500 with an internal brake controller system, HOW DO GET THIS TO INTERFACE TO THIS NEW TRUCK
asked by: Michael R
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are wanting to install your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 on your 2013 GMC Sierra 3500. Since you already have the brake controller, you will already have the wiring ran to the dash, however there is not a plug in adapter available.
All you'll need is the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long # 20127, 12 AWG wire # 12-1-1, and a couple butt connectors # 05732-2.
You can also use your integrated brake controller with # HBA-CAM, however, OEM brake controllers never really do that great of a job. It is still recommended to upgrade your brake controller with the Prodigy P3 mentioned above.
Since you will need to splice into the factory wiring, I have included an article that details how you can accomplish this.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Draw-Tite
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Hydrastar
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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