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Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.
Features:
This adapter plugs into the port that is built into the electric junction box beneath your vehicle's dash. The black box is located to the left of the steering column, just above the carpet. To plug in the adapter, first remove the cover on the box. The adapter plugs into the second slot from the left, on the top row.
To install your electric brake controller you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein these wires are run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. Often, a brake controller wiring harness is included with your tow package. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. If, however, you have a brake controller with a plug in place of the four loose wires, you can use the Tekonsha adapter.
This adapter requires no hardwiring. It is designed to plug directly into your electric brake controller for the simplest installation possible. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (448 Customer Reviews)
Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.The hitch and controller was installed on a 2002 Chevy 2500HD. It took roughly 15 min to install the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, plug it in and program it. As far as the B&W Turnover Ball Hitch, I cut the hole in the bed and cut the heat shield out the day before while I was waiting for the hitch to arrive. The next day my parts arrived, I laid out all the parts to make sure everything was there and then started the install. I didn't want to cut the 1"x1/2" notch out of my fender well to get the angle iron in so I spent about 15 min. trying to get it up on top the frame from underneath the truck. A waste of time. Do like the instructions say, cut the notch and slide it straight across the top of the frame. It will save time and aggravation. After getting both braces in place I ran a piece of rope down thru the hole and pulled the hitch plate up into place and tied it off. I installed all the bolts finger tight, put the side plates on and tightened everything up. It looks nice and I saved myself a $435.00 installation fee. With out a lift and without taking my rear tires off it took about 3 1/2 hrs. to install by myself. The only thing I want to say to B&W is don't place the heavy metal hitch parts on the booklet with the packets of Lithium Grease in it, they bust as the picture shows. Last but not least, thank you Sherry for all your help with my order and getting it to me quick in such short notice. I really appreciated it.
Because my truck has the factory tow option, I was able to purchase this custom harness from etrailer for a very quick install. No wires to trace…. No splices…. Very simple. One end of the harness plugged in to a socket under the dash of my truck. The other end of the harness plugged into a socket on the back of the Teconsha P3. Wiring complete!!
The Tekonsha plug-in wiring adapter fit my 99 Silverado 1500 with not any issues at the fuse block. The length of the wire harness allowed me to install the brake controller in the CD storage for easy access and use.
Quality part. Just plug it in and go. No problems yet.
I had purchased an electric brake controller to install on my 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1 ton. I am pretty tech savvy but the thought of wiring into my truck’s electrical system made me a little apprehensive. The thought of my trailer passing me on the road was very thought provoking. Then along comes the “Plug-in” adapter for the brake controller. A no-brainer. Plug into the controller, plug into truck fuse panel (in a specific marked location for the plug), and your ready to go. As I said, a no-brainer
Did not work. The trailer brakes only work if I use the manual application. They are not working if you just use the truck brake petal.
Katrina B.
2/28/2023
Uh oh, that is not good to hear. Let me get you over to our tech department for them to help you out.
Arrived quickly and well packaged as always. Love ordering from etrailer.com.
Have not installed yet but I'm sure it will all work great as always. Have had Tekonsha controllers on several of my and buddy's rigs, always reliable.
The Help & professionalism of Quinn F at etrailer was outstanding. He confirmed that the product was the best choice for my vehicle & purpose, his personal response & follow through impressed me (including an e-mail letting me know my parts were delivered a couple days early). I will definitely be using Quinn F at etrailerfor all my RV related needs.
Great service and delivery as always! Driving a 2002 Suburban pulling a 1996 trailer, it's always a challenge to find compatible parts but never at etrailer!
Replacement for another brake controller.
Easy install. The new cable got rid of excess from previous install.
Both work great and it made a much neater job. As you can see, you can't even tell where the cable comes out of the fuse box!!
have decided that as unable to find suitiable place on Kerr lake, have not even pull camper out of yard, have not installed items bought to have breaking on truck would really like to return these to items and us this to buy trailer hitch for 2005 honda civic, thanks for your great service, did make repair to camper exhaust fan with parts if got for ya'll
etrailer.com had the items we needed at a reasonable price. The items shipped out quickly but unfortunately, got held up in USPS shipping. I emailed customer service about the delay; they responded promptly and to our great satisfaction. I believe etrailer.com takes customer service seriously which is rare in today's time. We will definitely visit etrailer.com again for our needs and highly recommend them to anyone.
Great product and it is exactly as it is described. I have a 15000lb fifth wheel and I need to be able to control it! I am positive that I bought the right product for that task. Stuyvesant, NY
Simple to install. Optimum length.
Jeff
7/18/2023
Works as planned. My old controller had to be adjusted for the load I used it with a car trailer. It is nice to not have to adjust the controller every time I load something on the trailer. Installation instructionsvideos right on as usual with etrailer.
It doesn't get any simpler than this! Called etrailer and told them what vehicles I had. Sara looked it up and three days later I had the parts. Took all of 10 minutes to install and then I went to pick up my new camper. Product worked just perfect. Great company!
Snapped together with that beautiful SNAP!!! sound we've all come to know and love. Amy was very helpful. Now I need some mirrors. Great service! Thanks etrailer, your the greatest.
Fast shipping and very easy install with the additional wiring harness. Will buy again
etrailer's instructions and videos are awesome.
installation was a breeze UNTIL I needed to locate the brake signal wire (cold side of brake switch) on my 1999 suburban. What a pain. the switch is not very accessible let alone there are a ton of white wires under the dash --along with an alarm.
Long story short, I found this in a GMC forum and it saved me big time:
"Under the dash, next to the emergency brake is a black convenience box. At the bottom of the box is the letters GRN, next to that is the letters NAT with a small recessed box with two male spade connectors. The spade on the right goes to the brake switch. The wire from the brake controller is terminated there."
Using the supplied probe tester I was able to verify this and finished up my installation. The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 controller works great.
Sean L.
1/7/2015
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 controller is still working great. I cant believe i didnt get one sooner. Easy to adjust on the fly and no issues at all.
The wiring connector from the brake controller to the factory truck wiring was a perfect match, Plug and play. The quality of the whole adapter from the wire to the connectors are first class. It saved me a lot of time from laying on my back trying to make wiring connections like I have done in the past. This plug allows me to swap my Tekonsha Prodigy 2 from my other truck in seconds.
I highly recommend this product to everyone that wants a first class product and friendly awesome service from the folks at e trailer. I am a return customer and plan to be one as long as I need trailer parts and accessories.
C.t.
2/10/2018
Everything is still working fine. I expect nothing less from etrailer. You have saved a lot of time with the products I have purchased from you.
Bought a new Primus IQ brake controller but it only came with a pigtail wiring that had to be spliced into my '01 Suburban. Ordered the direct fit wiring pigtail from etrailer.com and couldn't be more pleased! It literally took me less than 10 minutes to plug in the wiring and mount the brake controller.
Excellent customer service and very fast shipping! The kind of shopping experience that causes repeat business.
Thank you etrailer.com and customer rep Lexus for making everything so simple!
Guy M.
6/13/2016
Excellent. No problems at all!
Wasn't quite as easy to install as expected. Needed an experienced mechanical eye hooked to a limber body to find the right plug in spot under the dash. Some debate on where on the dash to hang the brake box, but I went with where the holes already were. Those teeny screws are tricky to get in and really did require a 1/4" ratchet, my fingers couldn't do it. Simple procedure, but did need the right tools. Took about 25 minutes, but some of that was going for tools... YES I'D BUY IT AGAIN ! One detail I learned about after installation, NO FUSE in the truck for it to work off. Needs a 40 amp fuse, and I didn't have one. Something to consider if yer new brake ain't working...
sorry I do not have photo ability, if someone comes along, I'll ask them to take a pic.
Deborah
6/29/2020
BOTH WORKING FINE A YEAR LATER, NO ISSUES, VERY HAPPY AND I FOUND SOMEONE TO TAKE PICS TODAY
fast and exactly what I wanted
I ordered this pigtail for my 02 yukon xl with factory tow package because I do not like splicing factory wiring. It really is just plug and play. I am very pleased with the customer service from pre-order questions to receiving the shipment in a timely manner. etrailer will be my choice for any additional trailer needs.
Kevin H.
4/3/2018
Having this installed in my Yukon for well over a year, I am still very pleased. I have since bought several items from etrailer and will continue to do so. They are truly a great company to conduct business with.
Plug and play but my only concern is the lights on the Draw Tite stay on all the time concerned about a dead battery any ideas?
Sierra K.
12/8/2021
The Draw-Tite controller model # 5535 you purchased, will go into sleep mode eventually, at which the voltage draw is so negligible that you would need to leave the vehicle to sit for several months before needing to worry about the vehicles battery draining. This is done as a safety measure, so that you do not turn off the controller and forget to turn it back on before towing. If the vehicle will be left sitting for several months, you can unplug this harness from the controller, but do not forget to plug it back in next time you use the vehicle.
Jim M.
12/8/2021
Thank you very much for the reply and the great service your company gives!
Perfect length, plug it in, tie wrap wire up out of the way. Very happy with this easy install!
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Installed on 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
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Paul O.
3/16/2018
Great, and no problems