Scot wrote: Do you have the IBC? That would account for the wire on the left side (stud 2) I would check to see that the appropriate wire was put on the other stud, if they put the other brake controller wire on the other stud and not the 12 volts, you get the picture right? It should have the fuse in place already making stud 1 HOT...
Yes, I have the IBC. There are wires on both studs. Both studs will light a test light. I didn't check voltage. Is one stud supposed to be less than 12 v? There was a tag on the wire to stud 1. I don'r remember the exact wording, but it seems to be the one for the trailer power.
(And why did GM make both wires red with a black tracer?)