Troubleshooting No Power to New Brake Controller on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500
Updated 11/14/2020 | Published 11/13/2020 >
Question:
I recently purchased a Tekonsha P3 with the plugin play wire harness after plugging in im not getting power to the Tekonsha unit. I have a 2001 chevy silverado 1500. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
asked by: Chad
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like you may not have looked under the hood of your pickup to make those connections for using your Prodigy P3 # 90195. Attached is a helpful article that takes you through step-by-step instructions for installing a brake controller on your pickup.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Multiple Trailers
- Tekonsha
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