Installing Brake Controller What is Blue Wire Function Under Hood of 2001 Chevy Silverado
Updated 07/17/2025 | Published 03/06/2019
Question:
Under the hood of a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 brake controller wire and then the extra blue wire that’s got a connector on it what is the blue wire that has the connector on
asked by: Richard E
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Expert Reply:
The blue wire you sent in a picture of that has the connector on it is the brake controller output circuit. If you check out the help article link I attached you'll see exactly how to make all of the needed connections under the hood of your truck to install a brake controller.
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Jameson C
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Tyler G.
7/17/2025
Could you send me the article for this also cuz I have that same blue wire for the brake controller