Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on a 1969 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck
Question:
Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195. hi, a few questions 1 can we use this on our stock 69 c10? 2 is there a plug and play harness for that truck?, 3 all the install videos only show the install on the truck dash, what parts are needed to a connect and b on the trailer side? thx
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 is essentially a universal fit (like pretty much every other aftermarket brake controller) and while there isn't a plug and play connector, you can still install it by connecting the wiring from the pigtail to the following functions on your 1969 Chevy C10 pickup:
Blue - 7-Way Output to Trailer
Black - 12V Power
White - Ground
Red - COLD Side of Stop Light Switch (only gets hot when brake pedal is pressed)
If you don't already have wiring on your truck for this then we have the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 that can be paired with the Curt 4-Way Flat Connector # C58044 to get you a fully functioning 7-Way connector on your truck and all of the wiring and parts needed to get the brake controller installed.
When it comes to the trailer side of things you just need a 7-Way connector that is running to your trailer lights as well as the brakes on your trailer. If you don't already have one you can use a standard option like part # 277-000143 but I like to recommend getting a 7-way with a junction box like part # 277-000141 so all off your connections are a bit more organized and easier to mess with in the future if the need arises. Then you just run 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to the brakes and make any connections with Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05745-10.
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Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box - 10' Long
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Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug - 8' Long
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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