Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install on 2004 Chevy Silverado Where Controller Has No Power

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I have a 2004 chevy 2500 hd and I hooked it up with the plug in adapter. No power is to the devise does it have to be grounded to the trailer ball or hooked up to the trailer to show power.

asked by: Dan

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

On your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 you will need to make sure that the red wire in the connector, #3015-P, is in the correct place. If you are not using harness #3015-P then that could be the problem. Make sure the end of your harness that plugs into…

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Answer 2

For the 4L80E transmission that is in your 2002 Chevy 2500HD Silverado we have supplemental transmission coolers that would work great in conjunction with the factory cooler or as a stand alone cooler if you are looking to bypass the factory cooler.…

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Answer 3

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Hey Gregory, thanks for reaching out! I really like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e55ZR as well - I know you'll be happy with it! When it comes to wiring, a 4-Way is used for basic trailer lighting, but since you'll be towing a trailer…

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Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! We don't have the 15" Lionshead Lynx Silver wheel, and that line has unfortunately been discontinued so we won't be able to get it either. If you just need one wheel like for a spare, then the Aluminum…

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Answer 6

There is a panel above the pedals you will need to remove on your 2023 Ford Explorer. Once you get this out of the way you will see the gray plug up behind the brake pedal. Remove the dummy plug and you will be able to plug in the #3035-P. If you…

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For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part #90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount…

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Answer 8

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 9

We've spoken with Tiffin in the past about where to find the brake controller install wiring for your Phaeton 40AH and they told us that under your driver side dash there are 4 wires that have butt connectors on them. They are labeled by…

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Answer 10

The Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter #HM47795 should have the red wire run to the pin right next to the blue wire closest to the clip side of the connector. See the picture I attached. The blue wire you found under the hood of your truck…

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