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' 07 - getting power to trailer brakes

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Old 06-11-2014, 09:25 PM
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' 07 - getting power to trailer brakes

I'm desperate and need help. I'll be towing a 30' travel trailer. Actually already have once, only a short distance but without trailer brakes working. I installed an execuhitch and have a Prodigy RF brake controller. All my marker, brake and turn signal lights are working on the camper. I cannot get the blue wire that powers the trailer brakes to work, thus making pairing the prodigy controller to its power module impossible. I know it works because I've paired it with another vehicle to be sure. All I'm looking for is where I can tap into that will send signal to the 7 way plug that the brakes are being applied. Fuses 70, 71 and 72 are useless. Can anyone help me please?
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If it is not working as it should, you probably need to have the rear SAM looked at.


Are you using a factory wiring harness?
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If it is not working as it should, you probably need to have the rear SAM looked at.


Are you using a factory wiring harness?
I'm using the wiring that came with the execuhitch.
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Where does it connect?
To the SAM?


What does Execuhitch say about the issue.
I do know some early GL's had the brake controller connection near the rear SAM instead of under the dash like later ones.

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