Installation Instructions for Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller

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I have a Tekonsha Voyager control and need a copy of the wiring diagram for installation. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

asked by: Stephen T

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I have attached a basic brake controller wiring diagram for you. You will want to make sure that you ground the white wire to the negative post on the battery. The black wire will attach to the positive battery post. The red wire will tap into the stoplight switch on your vehicle's brake pedal. The blue wire will run back to the trailer connector. The brake controller will come with the universal 4-wire harness.

I have also linked the installation directions for the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510.

Many times, you will be able to use a direct fit wiring harness to attach your brake controller with your vehicle's wiring harness if your vehicle came with a factory tow package. If you will send me the year, make, and model of your vehicle, I will be happy to see if you are able to use a direct fit wiring harness. With this information I can also provide a specific parts list and instructions for your vehicle.

I have attached two articles with brake controller information for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Robert W.

8/25/2024

trying to connect a car hauler trailer to a 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador motorhome. When I turn the lights my Tekonsha Voyager disconnets

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Answer 1

In your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado you will install the Tekonsha Voyager brake controller #39510 by hardwiring it to the vehicle wiring already present under the dash. You will use harness #20127; this does not come with the controller so order it in…

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Answer 2

The green light of your Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller part #39510 is to show that the brake controller senses a trailer being connected. If you can't get the green light to come on plus your brake output pin on your 7-way is reading full…

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Answer 3

Assuming that your trailer brakes are properly adjusted, I'd be leaning toward the brake controller as being the problem. The Voyager was a pretty decent controller for its time, but technology has pretty much passed it by. The controller uses an…

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Answer 4

On some vehicles, the key has to be on for voltage to go back to the trailer connector. On others, it does not. An electric brake controller will always send back some minimal voltage to the trailer connector. This is how it senses if there is a…

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Answer 5

I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 6

We do carry weight distribution systems with shorter spring bars, however, all of the spring bars for the Reese SC weight distribution systems are the same size. Unfortunately, they do not make shorter spring bars for this system. Instead, I…

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Answer 7

If you use the Bulldog Adjustable Trailer Coupler, #BDA256C0317, with the Bulldog Adjustable Channel Bracket, #BDAC3000300, it is adjustable and can raise the coupler height, which could keep the trailer from being level with the vehicle. This will…

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Answer 8

The way I would go about this is to lower your coupler height or use a coupler similar to the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Pin - 2-5/16 inch Ball - Adjustable Channel Mount - 12,500 lbs, item #BD028585, and mount it so that the coupler is in the…

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Answer 9

When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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Answer 10

For a 7-way round to 7-way flat adapter you would want the part #HM47425. For a 7-way extension that would give you 7 feet of extension you would want the part #C56080. If by chance your tractor has separate taillight wiring, meaning that the turn…

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Answer 11

There isn't a diagram available specific to the Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller #39523 but it uses standard brake controller wiring. The black wire is for 12V power to the controller, the red wire is for brake input from the vehicle and it…

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Answer 12

I have added a photo detailing the wiring connections for the Pollack Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin conncetor, #PK11700, see link. This is a SAE J560 compliant connector. The wiring diagram for the vehicle side connector, #PK11720, is pictured also.…

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