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• OEM Replacement Trailer Connector and Wiring Harness for a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  The OEM replacement 7-way trailer connector for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the Pollak Twist-In, 7-Pole Trailer Connector, # PK11916. If you also need the wiring harness with the round connector, then you will want the Pollak Pigtail Wiring Harness, # PK11998. Unfortunately, this is not a simple plug-in style harness. You will have to splice this harness into the factory tow package wires at the back of the truck. I have attached an installation video of this harness on a 2002...
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• Brake Controller Always Applies Trailer Brakes When Connected Troubleshooting
  You will need to use a different wire for the stop light circuit for installing your brake controller. You need to find a circuit that has 12 volts only when the brakes are applied. The easiest place to find this circuit is at the brake pedal switch like you mentioned.
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• Replacement 7-Way Trailer Wiring Harness for 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  If you are referring to the actual wiring then you will want to use Pollak Wiring Harness part # PK11-934. This harness will require you to cut and splice but it would be the only option we have for you as we do not carry OEM parts. However, if you are referring to just the connector then you can use the Twist-in 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector part # PK11916 which install in the same position and way as the factory 7-way trailer connector on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. I...
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• Replacement Twist-In 7-Way for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
  Hey Keith! Does the opening in your bumper look like the picture below? If so, I recommend using the Pollak Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles # PK11916. The Hopkins will work but, this is going to be a better quality connector and likely the same as the OEM part. All of the vehicle 7-way connectors follow the same standard so it will be identical to what you already had on the truck. This will work with pretty much any trailer unless you're getting...
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• 7-Way Twist In Style Connector Recommendation for 2001 Chevy Silverado
  The bumper of your 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD has a twist-in style port for a 7-way so for a replacement 7-way that is designed to fit that we have the Pollak # PK11916 which will fit and work well.
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• Parts Needed To Install Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel In 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6-1/2 Bed
  To install your 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch in your 2011 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 bed, all you will need is Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30868. The item you referenced, Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter, part # RP58419, is not needed for your 2011 GMC Truck. Part # RP58419 is only needed if installing in the new 2011 Ford Super Duty as Ford changed the design of the bed for 2011. If you have a factory brake controller on your 2011 GMC 2500 HD, you will need Factory...
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• Will Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller # 90195 Fit and Work Well On 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
  Yes, the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, part # 90195, will work on your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD truck. The Tekonsha P3 brake controller is a proportional brake controller that offers the best and safest braking and reduces wear on both the towing vehicle and trailer brakes. The P3 has numerous other features that make it a good choice. It has an easy to read and understand LCD display, on board diagnostics, and can be used with either electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. If...
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• Installation of a 7-Way Connector On a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado With 7 Bare Wires and No Plug
  To get a 7-Way connector at the rear of your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado I would use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and test the 7 bare wires for function. Then, use the Pollak 4 Foot Pigtail Wiring Harness, part # PK11998, to connect to the 7 bare wires by function using the included butt connectors. I would not connect them by colors because the colors will not always match the same function. After the wiring harness is attached correctly to your functioning bare wires on the vehicle...
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• How Does Brake Controller Install in 2010 Chevy Silverado
  When installing a brake controller in a 2010 Chevy Silverado there actually isn't a port under the dash designed for installing a brake controller. The needed wires are already run. You will connect the brake controller wiring with the vehicle wiring already present under the dash. I attached an install video that shows exactly how this is done with the Prodigy P3 part # 90195.
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• Removing the 7-Way Trailer Wiring Plug from the Housing, 2010 Chevy Silverado with Factory 7-Way
  From what I understand of the 2010 Chevy Silverado, you first will need to release the connector and housing from the bumper. Pull it out, wiring and all, just enough that you have a little room to work. The housing should then just be able to be pulled away from the plug. There may be a little tab or lever on the top that you will need to hold down when pulling the housing away from the plug, like in the video linked below on a 2009 model. Make sure that you do not pull on the wires themselves...
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• Does a Curt Trailer Hitch # 14301 Limit Access to the Spare Tire if Installed on 2013 Chevy 1500
  To install the Class IV Curt trailer hitch # 14301 on your 2013 Chevy 1500 you will need to temporarily remove the spare tire for accessibility to the hitch mounting locations. After installation is complete and the spare tire is re-installed you will not have any issues with accessibility or clearance around the full size spare tire when mounted in the factory location. I have included a photo of this hitch installed on a slightly older Chevy truck, and you can see that there is no interference...
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• Where to Connect a Brake Controller in 2012 Cadillac Escalade
  Good question, and a 2012 Cadillac Escalade does not have a harness that will allow you to plug in a brake controller, but it does have the wires already run under the dash, regardless of if you have the factory 7-way or not. If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see where the wires will be; this is a cut out from the linked installation video of the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160. This is from a 2009 Cadillac Escalade which is the same generation as...
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• Is there a Mounting Bracket for Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector PK11916
  Because the Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector, # PK11916, is designed to fit in the cutout in the bumper of your truck, it does not have a mounting bracket specific for it. You could replace the connector with # PK11893 and use mounting bracket # PK12711U or you can try to use one of the mounting brackets in the link I have provided.
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• Troubleshooting No 12 Volt Power at 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2009 Chevy or GM Duramax Pickup
  I would first test the 12 volt wire hooked up to the RV-Style Trailer Connector, # PK11916, to see if the wire itself is carrying power. If it is, then there is something wrong inside the connector such as a loose connection or its wired to the wrong pin. If no power is on the wire, then I would check the other wiring to make sure you have the correct wire. If you are still not getting 12 volt power then you know something is wrong between the wiring at the rear of the truck and where...
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
  To install a brake controller like the # 5504 on a 2008 GMC Sierra, you will need to locate the brake controller wire bundle under the dash. You will need to look below the steering column and to the left of the brake pedal. The wire bundle will be held together with white tape. The white tape should also list the functions of the wires. We have found that the red wire on the truck connects to the black wire on the brake controller for power. The dark blue wire on the truck connects to...
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• Replacement 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 Trailer Hitch and Plug-In Wiring
  Thanks for reaching out, Jon! To replace the factory hitch on your 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41944. For something a bit more heavy duty we have the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT45519, but this does with a larger 2-1/2" hitch receiver so it may not work with your current inventory of hitch accessories without an adapter like our Magnetic Reducer Sleeve # e28JR. For the wiring there are 2 possible replacement options...
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• 7-Way to Replace Rusted OEM Bracket on 2007 Chevy Silverado
  The Pollak 7-Pole connector # PK11916 is made for twist-in installation on OEM bumpers. We do not offer the metal OEM bracket part that this item fits into but that might be available at a dealership. What you can use is 7-way socket # A10-7072VP that will connect to the existing harness on the truck.
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• Installing an Electric Trailer Brake Controller on a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500
  Your 2008 Chevy Silverado will have the wiring for a brake controller located under the dash, below the steering column and to the left of the brake pedal. The wires are held together by a white tag that may also list the functions of the wires. If not, you can follow the color/function code below. Brake Controller White to Truck White (ground) Brake Controller Red to Truck Light Blue (stop light) Brake Controller Blue to Truck Dark Blue (electric brake output) Brake Controller Black to...
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• No Brake Power to Trailer Brakes on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Without Factory Tow Package Wiring
  Installation of a brake controller on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado requires using the Universal Brake Control Wiring Adapter, item # 3015-S, making some connections under the hood and running a wire to the rear of the vehicle to the trailer connector. We have a informational article that details how to install a brake controller on your vehicle, see link. Start at the section labeled Vehicles without Factory Installed 7-way and go to step two to begin. In photo D you will see a blue wire...
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• Trailer Brakes Do Not Work on a 2003 GMC 2500 With a Factory Tow Package
  To start off you need to check under the hood to make sure the wiring connection mentioned in the GM brake controller FAQ article attached are made. In the 2002 - 2003 model years, GMC changed the way you hook up the brake controller under the dash. There are two possible wiring adapters that will fit the connector under the dash. The 3015-P and the 3025-P. The only difference between the two is the way the RED wire is pinned out. The red wire carries the signal from the stop light switch,...
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• Installing An Electric Brake Controller On A 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
  A 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 comes with the wiring for a 7-way even if it doesn't come with all the components. If you need a 7-way trailer connector, I recommend the Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles - Vehicle End # PK11916. I've attached a video to assist. For a brake controller to allow you to tow a trailer with brakes, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This brake controller is a proportional controller meaning it will apply your trailer...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes not Working on a 2008 Chevy Integrated Brake Controller
  The first thing I would test is the brake circuit on the 7-way at the rear of your 2008 Chevy truck. You will want to use a circuit tester like our part # 3808 to test the brake output circuit for voltage when the brake is applied. This will tell you if the problem is on the trailer or the truck. If there is voltage at the 7-way then you know the problem is in the trailer wiring. If there is not voltage then you know the problem lies somewhere in the tow vehicle. You could also try connecting...
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• Brake Controller Wiring Harness for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
  On your 2008 Silverado there is not a wire connector to plug in a brake controller wiring harness but there is a bundle of wires under the dash with a white tag on it to help you identify the wires for the brake controller. This bundle will contain a thick blue wire also. Once you have the wire bundle located you will have to hard wire the brake controller to these wires. The thick blue wire on the truck goes to the blue wire on the brake controller, the light blue wire with the white stripe...
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• Troubleshooting Lack of Trailer Brake Power at 7-Way Trailer Connector
  If you have no power on the brake controller output terminal of your 7-way (which is the 5 o'clock pin) then you most likely have a short in your wire or a bad brake controller. I recommend starting your troubleshooting using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on that pin. If when you hit the manual override on your brake controller, you get no power as you increase the output with the manual override then I recommend next checking directly behind that connector which is normally a blue...
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