Vette.SSS.SHO2 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I need some help. I've searched and found some information, some of it conflicting. I understand that putting a brake controller in the SSS is very simple, basically you just get the controller and the right adapter to the 6 pin brown connector and just plug it in. is is really that easy? some of the threads on this topic refer to the place where you plug that in as the BCM, but i'm pretty sure its just the electrical center to the left of the brake under the dash right? the label under the cover says brown 6 way trailer or something like that on the correct connection. according to my shop manual (unless I'm reading it wrong) that is not the BCM, the BCM is the computer directly below the steering column, the knee panel must be removed to see it, the place where a brake controller is just an electrical center of some kind right? I saw some references to needing a fuse to be installed in the fuse panel. on my fuse diagram the one that's circled in the threads here says something like Stud 1, is that the correct location? mine has a red plastic thing on it that says B+. the fuse diagram doesn't say what fuse rating I should use, 40A? also i thought that i checked that terminal once when i was looking for a good place to get B+...and found no power there at all. is that actually a switched power source or something? some sites (not SSS.com) refer to needing to take the fuse panel lower shoud off and finding a red wire with a ring terminal and attaching it to an available stud...but all the SSS threads say nothing of this, just add the fuse, who is right? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakystiffler21 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) It's really plug and play, takes all of 5 mintues to install if you buy a premade cable. The longest part of it is mounting the bracket that holds the controller. Plug wire into panel behind ebrake, run wire, plug into controller. Done. Edited May 31, 2013 by Sneakystiffler21 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Do you need the plug I have one I can send u!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette.SSS.SHO2 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 It's really plug and play, takes all of 5 mintues to install if you buy a premade cable. The longest part of it is mounting the bracket that holds the controller. Plug wire into panel behind ebrake, run wire, plug into controller. Done. Thanks for the info! So you don't think i need to add this fuse under the hood? I can't seem to find a definitive answer to that one. Do you need the plug I have one I can send u!! much appreciated! I do need one, unfortunately I need to either get this done this weekend or do without the trailer brakes. it should be ok like that, but I'd feel better if I had the extra braking power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I have the wire harness I could send you 20 bucks it yours however it won't be there till next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks for the info! So you don't think i need to add this fuse under the hood? I can't seem to find a definitive answer to that one. much appreciated! I do need one, unfortunately I need to either get this done this weekend or do without the trailer brakes. it should be ok like that, but I'd feel better if I had the extra braking power. The wiring that came with my truck also had a fuse attached to it which I had to install under the hood. I don't remember which fuse it was, but if needed I could figure out which it was and snap a pic if that would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkins6789 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Please do. I have a Tekonsha P3 coming tomorrow and my truck did not have the factory tow package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Here is a pic of the Fuse Block under the hood, I dont remember which of the fuses it was now, but I think it's one of the two that I have marked in the photo. It's possible that you will only have one missing. Hope that this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkins6789 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Do I have to run any extra wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I had the wiring harness that came with the truck and it plugged in under the dash by the drivers door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkins6789 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I had no harness or factory tow package. the harness for the plug in the rear was zip tied to the frame. That was it. I am getting a P3, will be here tomorrow. I got the plug and play harness for it, but I still need the 12v hot for my trailer battery charging. I know this is a sport truck site and all about lowering but I am lifting the ass end with these 2500HD leaf springs and hangars. I will be towing this I have a lot more power than that Dodge, but not the suspension and I am stuck to a 3.42 for now. I come here for engine/trans stuff, but this happened to be in the "new content" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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