Do the Blue and Yellow Wires Need Hooked Up on ETBC7L for Tekonsha RF Brake Controller

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Hello If I install the ETBC7L on Jeep Wrangler 2017, - using a Tekonsha Prodigy RF controller, do I need to connect the blue and the yellow wire, ? from the ETBC7L ?

asked by: Karl S

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In regards to installing the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L for use with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # TK94FR, the yellow and blue wires will not need hooked up; just the black, white, and bonded four pole.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 5

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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Do the Blue and Yellow Wires Need Hooked Up on ETBC7L for Tekonsha RF Brake Controller

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