Installing Aftermarket Brake Controller On 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD With Factory Controller

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Im installing a P3 controller on my 2013 chevy silverado 2500HD. Truck came factory with a complete hitch package and factory controller. No where can I find an answer to the following questions. 1 Do I have to disconnect the plug on the factory installed brake controller or just let it plugged in 2 the P3 controller has ion for electric or hydraulic braking. Im assuming that I have to Hydraulic for using my electric over hydraulic brakes, correct? 3 Do I have to install the 20 amp o/l protection for my trucks + hot wire to the controller or not? The video you provide for a 2013 chevy truck doesnt even talk about this but the P3 drawing shows needing one.

asked by: Wendy S

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Expert Reply:

Hello Wendy, thanks for reaching out.

To answer your first question, take a look at the article I linked below. It will go over exactly how to bypass the factory controller in your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD.

For your second question, yes, you will need to switch the P3 controller to hydraulic mode for it to work correctly with your electric over hydraulic braking system.

For the 3rd question there should already be a fuse location for the brake controller so an in-line fuse would not be needed.

Fell free to reach out if there is anything else I can help with.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Wendy

9/11/2024

Thanks for reply even though I had to figure it out on my own 2 days ago then get a reply after the fact. It would be so much more helpful to customers if in fact that when someone purchases a controller per a specific vehicle search that any available instructions per that vehicle is provided. Only instruction was per a new install and nothing per replacement of a factory controller. This would have prevented a lot of frustration on the customers behalf. Luckily I chose the correct size wire to run, so at least now I know I don't have to mess with having to replace what I already did and that my install is correct to what I had to figure out on my own. Hope things improve for the customers behalf.

Answer 1

You will likely have to manually run the blue wire from the #3016 wiring harness to the 7-Way trailer connector at the back of your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 and replace the wire from the factory controller that will be in the 7 o'clock position…

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Answer 2

The factory-installed integrated brake controller in your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado uses an OEM connector that is not compatible with aftermarket brake controllers from Tekonsha and others. But since there is wiring in place under the dash to allow…

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Answer 3

Hello Ethan, I really don’t like having to give a “No” answer, but unfortunately that’s the case this time. I’ve searched everywhere and haven’t found an option for a king pin adapter for inverted 5th wheel hitches that will go into an OEM Prep…

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There isn't anything like an autonomous controller that would step up if the factory controller fails. I'd simply bypass the existing factory brake controller. The GM ITBC, although it works better now than the earlier models has been…

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Answer 5

The first thing you will want to do is check the inside of both the vehicle's and trailer's connectors for debris or corrosion. If corrosion is present, you will then want to spray some electrical parts cleaner on the inside of the connectors…

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For your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 with integrated brake controller, the brake output wire will run directly from your controller to the 7-way. You can test the 5 o'clock pin of your connector for braking function using an incandescent tester…

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Answer 7

I think you are asking if you can bypass the factory brake controller with an aftermarket brake controller. If that is the case then yes you can, in order to do this you will need to follow the instructions in the attached help article. For a new…

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I recommend to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 in the 7-Way of your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 to bypass the factory controller. The Curt Echo only needs an active 12V circuit on the 7-Way to function because of it's…

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Answer 9

We have heard numerous reports on the factory GM, Dodge and Ford brake controllers working intermittently with certain trailers over the years, which is why Tekonsha has actually put out a tech bulletin showing how to bypass the factory controller…

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Answer 10

I would love to help you with all the issues you're having but sadly I cannot since it's a factory trailer brake controller. That said, I think it's time you find a new dealer or service center if they were unwilling to help as it's…

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Answer 11

In order to replace the factory brake controller on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you'd need to cut the blue brake output wire from the harness where it would normally plug into the vehicle side brake controller plug and run this to the rear…

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Answer 12

We can help you with this. When installing an aftermarket brake control into your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 that is equipped with a factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC), you will have to disable the ITBC first before the aftermarket…

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