Why does my Chevy Silverado have no power?

The wire all the way back to the plug seems to be good but still no power. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks. On your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500, there could be several issues causing the plug to not have power. First, I included two pictures for reference below.

How to get 12 volt power on Silverado?

It is normally taped to another wiring harness. You will need to cut the tape and release the power wire from the harness. Then, run the wire to the front of the power distribution box and hook the ring on the right post and secure with a M8 nut, like the # 185917.

Where is the power post on a Silverado 7 way?

The right post terminal is the power post for the 7-Way connector at the rear of your truck. It should have a wire running to it that comes from under the power brake booster. Also check the power distribution box for a 40 amp fuse that will activate the 12 volt power lead to the 7-Way.

Where is the hot wire on a Chevy Silverado?

On a factory 7-Way connector the 12 volt hot wire should be the terminal at the 1 oclock position, looking at the front of the connector. If you test that terminal with a circuit tester and have no power you will want to check under the hood of your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.

How to connect Auxillary power on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?

If you do not have power at the 7-way on your vehicle you will want to check a couple of connections under the hood to complete the trailer wiring package on your vehicle.

Why do I need more horsepower in my Chevy Silverado?

Plus, it’s a lot easier to explain to the boss why you’re adding horsepower to a Chevy Silverado than it would be if you were modifying something else, like a 2-door compact car. You need that extra power. You know, to improve your gas mileage while towing or something. Rest assured, we know the truth.