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AllTerrainX
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I don't know about you, but the placement of that brake controller is just hideous and sticks way out. Under the dash would be a better spot.

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I wasnt asking why the mod was $5k. I was asking who in there right mind would spend $5k for a brake controller. You would almost have to be mentally unstable to do something so stupid.

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I'm pretty sure this has been explored in the past. It requires flashing the truck, and I thought the eventual conclusion was that it's not possible.     Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I'm pretty sure this has been explored in the past. It requires flashing the truck, and I thought the eventual conclusion was that it's not possible.

 

 

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It sure works nice......... Hauled a little rock today..........

 

:cool:

 

 

 

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Yes, the new faceplate is available with the switch. And maybe i should brush up on my "search" skills...

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I was wondering the same thing cause I was given the factory harness with my truck for it

My understanding is that "factory harness" that came with our trucks is for an aftermarket brake controller. Is there anybody reading this who has successfully installed an oem brake controller in a truck that didn't originally come with one?

Lgetz Senior Enthusiast

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From what others have stated it is not possible to add the JL1 factory trailer brake controller if the truck does not come with it. If you want a quality brake controller get a Tekonsha P3 and put it in the pocket where OE one goes. Here is a picture

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_12_2015/post-127843-0-77143200-1448998330.jpg

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From what others have stated it is not possible to add the JL1 factory trailer brake controller if the truck does not come with it. If you want a quality brake controller get a Tekonsha P3 and put it in the pocket where OE one goes. Here is a picture

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/uploads/monthly_12_2015/post-127843-0-77143200-1448998330.jpg

I don't know about you, but the placement of that brake controller is just hideous and sticks way out. Under the dash would be a better spot.

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BigBadSierra Senior Enthusiast

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The dealer will not reprogram the BCM to support it. GM will not allow them access to the area they need to do it in.

 

You need to add an external one.

 

This has been discussed over and over and no one has pulled it off that I have seen.

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Lgetz Senior Enthusiast

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I don't know about you, but the placement of that brake controller is just hideous and sticks way out. Under the dash would be a better spot.

May work for some but longer legged people might bang their knees with it. If I did more towing buying a truck with JL1 option is a no brainer. Right now it is a non issue.

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May work for some but longer legged people might bang their knees with it. ...........

 

 

X 2 - Banged my knees on a Prodigy for 10 years in my 2007.5 .......... Never again would I own a rig without a built in controller were it is up in a safer place for use. Same for back up camera..... makes hooking up sooooo much easier..........

 

 

 

 

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O_J_Simpson Senior Enthusiast

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The dealer will not reprogram the BCM to support it. GM will not allow them access to the area they need to do it in.

 

You need to add an external one.

 

This has been discussed over and over and no one has pulled it off that I have seen.

Pleany of people will hack the BCM for you. Sure it voids the truck warranty but it is all about what the Op wants.

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