What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1986 Chevy Suburban
Updated 05/31/2023 | Published 05/30/2023
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Do you have a wiring diagram showing how to connect my Tekonsha Prodigy P3 to my 1986 Chevy Suburban? Thank you for your time.
asked by: Charles R
Expert Reply:
To install a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 on your 1986 Chevy Suburban you need to use a circuit tester to find the cold side of the stop light circuit (it only gets hot when you depress the brake pedal).
According to my research it looks like you'll have to install all of your wiring and for that I recommend the following parts:
- Curt 4-Way Wiring Harness # C55312
- Universal Wiring Upgrade Kit # ETBC7
- Prodigy P3 # 90195
Attached are the instructions for the P3 that aren't an exact match for your Suburban, but it will give you an idea of what functions to look for.
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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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