Where Do The Orange and Blue Wires Under Hood Of 1997 GMC C/K Pickup Connect For Trailer 7-Way?

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Where on the fuse box do you connect the orange and blue wires on a 1997 GMC Sierra K1500

asked by: Dave

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It sounds like you are installing a 7-way and/or brake controller on your 1997 GMC Sierra K1500 pickup. The orange wire will connect to one of the 2 posts at the rear(closest to fire wall) of the engine compartment fuse panel. The other post is for the trailer brake controller. The blue wire does not connect to the fuse box but is the output wire from the trailer brake controller. I have included a video below which shows installation of the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 with our Installation Kit # ETBC7 on a 1997 Chevrolet pickup.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

This is a fairly straightforward install. GM has already run some of the necessary wiring from the rear frame rail area to the engine compartment, so you will see a blue wire for the electric brake function, and an orange wire which provides 12 volt…

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Answer 2

To install a brake controller in your 1998 GMC C/K series 1500, there are a couple of items you will need in addition to the brake controller. If the truck does not have a 4-Way trailer connector, you will need to add one like part #118315. The…

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The 2000 Chevy C/K Series does not have a plug in the relay box or under the dash to plug a brake controller adapter into. To wire in a brake controller like part #90195 it would be a hardwired application. To accomplish wiring in the brake…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 10

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Where Do The Orange and Blue Wires Under Hood Of 1997 GMC C/K Pickup Connect For Trailer 7-Way?

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