Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2006 Chevy Silverado Where Stoplight Circuit Stops Working
Published 08/10/2018
Question:
Hi my 2006 Chevy Silverado has no power coming out of the factory connector red brake pedal signal wire to controller but we have brake lights on trailer
asked by: Jason
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Helpful Expert Reply:
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.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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