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Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM

Part Numbers: 39523,3015-P

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Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed
part number: 39523

This time-delayed brake controller is designed to mount at any angle, even upside down. The controls are all up front for easy access, including a slide-bar manual override and a thumbwheel for braking output. LED indicator shows your braking status.

Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
  • Adjustable power output lets you select the amount of braking force
    • Simple thumbwheel lets you change setting
  • LED indicator on front of unit shows you your braking status
    • Green light indicates that brakes are connected
    • Color changes to orange and then to red as the power output increases
  • Slide-bar manual override is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
  • Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions - can be installed in any direction
    • Designed to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display
    • Mounting bracket and hardware included
    • Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles to reduce installation time


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 2 axles (4 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with electric trailer brakes only
  • Dimensions: 5" long x 3" wide x 1-1/4" tall
  • Limited 5-year warranty


Easy-to-Access Brake Controller

Tekonsha POD Controls and Components

The Tekonsha POD is designed to mount in any direction, and it's especially suited for mounting on near-vertical dashes. All the controls are on the front of the module, so you can still access them with the controller tucked away in a convenient place.


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Braking Output

Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change. Use the thumbwheel on the side to change the braking output level. The output setting will appear as a number on the digital display, with a higher number indicating higher braking power.


Manual Override

The Tekonsha POD keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar lever to activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you re cruising.


Quick, Simple Installation

Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, with the controller designed with all of the controls on the front of the module so you can access them even if it's mounted upside down.


If your vehicle already has a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, just connect the unit to it. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a vehicle-specific wiring harness (sold separately) to plug into. If a harness is unavailable for your vehicle, hardwiring will be necessary.


Installation Accessories

See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.


Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, a 20-amp circuit breaker (sold separately) may be required for installation.


Time-Delayed Braking

What is time-delayed braking

The Tekonsha POD comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the POD. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. The amount of braking power (output) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.



80500 Tekonsha PowerTrac Electric Brake Control - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Actuated

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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
part number: 3015-P

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 junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.

Features:

  • Adapter is wired for GM trucks and SUVs from 2003 to 2006 and 2007 classic body style trucks
  • Wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller
  • Custom connector end plugs into the electric junction box beneath the dash of your vehicle
  • Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
    • Compatible time-delayed brake controllers: Draw-Tite Activator I (5100), Draw-Tite Activator II (5500), Draw-Tite Activator III (5520), Draw-Tite I-Command (5535), and Tekonsha PowerTrac (39523)
    • Compatible proportional brake controllers: Tekonsha Prodigy (90185), Tekonsha P2 (90885), Tekonsha P3 (90195), Tekonsha Primus IQ (TK90160) and Tekonsha Voyager (39510)
  • Limited 1-year warranty


Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter

Junction BoxBrake-Control Adapter Port

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.



301500 Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter with 2 Plugs

Replaces 20264 and 3015-P

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This time-delayed brake controller is designed to mount at any angle, even upside down. The controls are all up front for easy access, including a slide-bar manual override and a thumbwheel for braking output. LED indicator shows your braking status. 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 junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.

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  • Should the Light on the Pod Brake Controller be On All the Time with No Trailer Connected
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  • First, make sure that your # 3015-P harness is pinned out correctly. The red wire should be in the bottom left location (if looking at the back of the end that plugs into the truck). Directly next to the red wire should be the blue wire. Above the blue wire, in the middle right slot, should be the black 12 volt wire. And in the upper right should be the ground. I have incldued a picture that should help. On a 2006 Chevy Silverado it is possible that you will need to make some connections
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  • When installing a brake controller in a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a harness like the Tekonsha part # 3015-P there are a few connections under the hood of the truck that need to be made to activate the brake controllers wiring. I attached a help article below that covers how to make these connections as well as an install video that shows the process as well.
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  • Troubleshooting No Power to Blue Wire When Brake is Applied on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
  • Not to worry, this is a common issue and I will be happy to help you get the blue wire working. The blue wire is the output wire from the brake controller. It is only activated when the brakes are pressed or the manual override is activated. There has to be constant power on the black wire and on the red wire when the brake pedal is pressed for the blue wire to function properly. If you are using a proportional brake controller like # 90195 and are only testing the blue wire with
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  • It's actually easier to activate the brake controller wiring of your 2003 Chevy Silverado so that you can use the part # 3015-P that you referenced. There are just a couple connections you need to make under your hook and you'd be set. If you check out the attached help article you'll see the entire process walked through.
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  • Brake Controller Install Harness Recommendation for 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  • The correct brake controller install harness for a Tekonsha controller in a 2006 Chevy Silverado is the part # 3015-P. If you want to easily install the controller this would be all that you'd need. It simply plugs into the controller and then to the port under your dash. I attached a picture that shows how the connector wires so if you are trying to wire up something to the vehicle and need to know which pins do what on your truck it would be the guide you would need to follow.
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  • Brake Controller Installation on 1997 Chevy C/K Pickup
  • GM didn't start putting the under-dash tow package connector in their trucks until the 1999 model year, so in order to install a controller on your 1997 C/K pickup, you'll need to hard wire it using our Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7. If your truck doesn't already have one, a functioning 4-pole trailer connector needs to be installed using part # 118315. The Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160 is a good, basic proportional brake controller. A proportional controller will provide
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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2006 Chevy Silverado Where Stoplight Circuit Stops Working
  • Check the third brake light of your 2006 Chevy Silverado. It's very common for the CHMSL fuse (third brake light) to blow on GM trucks of your generation and when that happens the brake controller stoplight circuit stops activating.
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  • Installing an Electric Brake Controller on a 2005 Chevy Silverado
  • 2005 Silverado models that came with a factory 7-Way plug, meaning 6 blades running around the edge and a round pin receptacle in the center, would not require additional connections to be made in order for the brake controller to function. If your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado did not come from the factory with a 7-Way installed, you will need to connect the 12 volt and electric brake wires under your hood. To do this, you will remove the bracket in the corner that is closest to the
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  • Installing Draw-Tite Brake Controller On 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
  • I recommend using part # 3015-P to easily install the brake controller. You just cut off the black connector on the adapter and wire it to the matching colors at the back of the brake controller. The other end of the harness plugs into the junction box located under the dash to the left of the brake. I have also attached some helpful articles that explain brake controller installation and troubleshooting you can check out.
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  • Installing a Brake Controller on a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 will have a tow package wire bundle up under the dash, left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. A brake controller can be spliced directly into these tow package wires. The 2011s do not have a port to plug in a brake controller. The tow package wiring will connect to the brake controller wiring as follows: Truck red/back to controller black for 12 volt power Truck white to controller white for ground Truck light blue/white to controller
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  • Brake Controller Installation on 2007 Chevy Tahoe
  • The tow package wiring is located under the dash above where your left knee would be as you were sitting at the wheel. Look for a wiring harness with a white tag on it. GM no longer has a connector, you'd just need to wire the controller directly to the tow package wiring. The red tow package wire supplies 12-volt power, and connects to the black wire on your brake controller. The light blue tow package wire attaches to the red wire on the controller, the dark blue tow package wire connects
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  • Wiring a 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak C-5500 for a Brake Controller with Factory Style Wiring Harness
  • When wiring the red brake switch wire on the brake controller you should use a circuit tester to determine the wire that goes hot only when the brake pedal is pressed. If you find a wire that has voltage on it before the brake pedal is pressed and then gets brighter when the brake pedal is pressed that is the wrong circuit and should not be used. If your Kodiak has the prewired connector under the dash for the Tekonsha Wire Replacement for GM Vehicles, 2003 - 2006, then this should be
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