Expert Answers about Brake Controller with Wiring

Brake Controller with Wiring

Brake Controller Will Not Power On on a 2004 Dodge Ram
The wire located behind the drivers side wheel well will not have any effect on the power going to the brake controller. The purpose of that wire is to provide power to the trailer connector from the brake controller for the trailer brakes. The brake controller should be receiving power from the black wire on the wiring adapter, # 3020-P. If you have 12 volt power on the black wire and the brake controller will not power on, then there could either be a poor ground connection on the truck or
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Making the Underhood Connections on a 2004 Chevy Silverado to Install a Trailer Brake Controller
After locating the Blue and Red Wires under the hood on your 2004 Chevy Silverado, place the Red Wire over the closest positive post. A Green 30 amp Fuse is needed in the location nearest the positive post to power the brake controller. The Blue wire is out put to the trailer brakes. Since it terminates under the hood, you will need to run wire from this blue wire all the way back to the 7-Way and attach it to the back of the 7-Way in the 7:00 position. You can use wire # 10-1-1 sold in 1 foo
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Brake Controller Plug In Location for a 2013 Toyota Tacoma
It is possible that the brake controller plug on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma is located behind the driver side kick panel like you have indicated. You may be able to reach in and pull it up if you can reach just the wires from the connector. There is also the possibility that it is tucked up under the dash and you cannot see it easily. You would need to fish around under there with your hand and gently push, pull, or otherwise move aside other harnesses to locate it.
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Troubleshooting SC Code on Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294-47755
There are a few different situations that can cause an SC--short circuit--code to appear on your Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294-47755. Since you are having an issue with both trailers, there is a good chance the problem lies with the tow vehicle. It could be the brake controller, the trailer connector, or the output circuit that connects the two. The SC error code usually indicates a short of some kind in the brake output circuit. Check the connector on the vehicle and the trailer
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Troubleshooting a Brake Controller Draining a Vehicle Battery When Not in Use
It sounds like there is a short somewhere in the system that is drawing power and draining the battery. The brake controller you have should only draw a few milliamps of power when not in use. The most likely shorts are a short to ground and a short to the blue wire. Start at the brake controller and sever the blue wire leaving enough length to reconnect when finished testing. If everything is shut off, test the blue wire to determine if there is voltage coming through. You can use a multimet
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Trailer Brake Controller is Blowing Fuses on a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500
It sounds as if the controller is drawing too much power for the fuse or there is a short on the wiring that is causing the fuse to blow. When hardwiring in a brake controller, we recommend putting the brake controller power wire on a 20 or 30 amp self-resetting circuit breaker. Use # PK54520 for a 20 amp (good for 2 to 4 trailer brakes) or # PK54530 for a 30 amp (good for 6 to 8 trailer brakes). The black wire is the 12 volt power wire and needs to be connected to the positive battery termi
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NC Error Message on Trailer Brake Controller Installed on a 2006 GMC Sierra Duramax Diesel
First, check the trailer side connector for any dirt and corrosion and clean it out. Corrosion can also build up at the back of a connector where the wires attach, You referenced part # 90885-3020P but the 3020-P connector is not correct for a 2006 GMC Sierra. You would need to use # 3015-P. To test the trailer, after making sure the connector is clean and corrosion free, make sure the main ground is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface. Then check the brake magnet wiring
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Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma with 4-Way Wiring Harness
Since your 1999 Toyota Tacoma already has a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, you will only need the 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7 and the brake controller itself. A plug in type of harness is not available for the 1999 Toyota Tacoma so it is a hardwire installation. I have included some links that explain the ETBC7 installation and some information on brake controllers for you. The Tekonsha P2 # 90885 is a good choice. This is one of our most popular brake controllers because it is ea
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Tekonsha Prodigy # 90185 Blowing the IG Meter Fuse on a 2007 Honda Ridgeline RT
You can test your Prodigy brake controller without plugging the brake controller into your 2007 Honda Ridgeline RT. You will need a 12 volt power source, a vehicle battery will work, and I recommend using the replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness, # 20127, so you do not have to cut into your wiring harness. You will connect the white wire from the harness to the negative battery terminal and the black wire to the positive terminal. This should provide power to the brake controller and th
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Locating Brake Controller Connector on 2013 Toyota Tacoma with Factory Tow Package
Since your 2013 Toyota Tacoma has a factory tow package, including a 7-way connector at the back bumper, it will have a brake controller connector. While it is usually visible above the emergency brake pedal, it may sometimes be taped or zip-tied to other wiring. You can try checking further up under the dash panel. If not there, the connector may be tucked in behind the left hand kick panel. Please refer to the attached photo. The Tekonsha installation instructions for the P2, part # 90
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Wiring In a P2 Trailer Brake Controller to a Factory Toyota Harness on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma
I will be happy to help decipher the wires and functions that you have on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Basically, the functions that you have listed are as follows: Black/red provides power to the brake controller Green is what is called an illumination circuit and is not used by aftermarket brake controllers Green/white is input to a brake controller that tells it when you are stepping on the brake pedal Brown is the ground to complete the circuit to power the brake controller Red is output
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Is Computer Reprogrammed to Use P3 Brake Controller on 2011 Ford F-350 Instead of Factory Controller
We have an FAQ article on this subject which I have linked for you. You do not have to have the factory trailer brake control turned off by a Ford dealer if you do not mind seeing the fault code. But if you ever do get annoyed by it then the dealer would have to turn it off. If you were to remove the P3, # 90195 from the truck then the dealer would have to turn the factory controller back on for it to work. In both cases, the computer is not being reprogrammed. They are just telling it to tu
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Adding Trailer Wiring and a Brake Controller to a 1991 Dodge Ram 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck
If your 1991 Dodge Ram did not come with trailer wiring, you will first need to install a 4-Way wiring harness # 18252. You will need to use the included circuit tester to test the vehicle tail light wiring. The tail light wire with left turn signal and brake light functions will connect to the yellow wire. The tail light wire with the running lights connects to the brown wire. Right turn and stop connect to the green wire. And the white wire grounds to the vehicle frame. Then you will need t
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Brake Controller Plug In Connector Location on a 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
On your 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser, if Toyota has kept the brake controller connector in the same location as the 2011 models, The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. However it is possible that it could also be behind the kick panel in this same area.
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Lack of Voltage From 4-Way Trailer Connector on 1999 Toyota RAV4
The issue you are having with the lack of voltage from your 4-way connector on your 1999 Toyota RAV4 could be the result of a bad ground. Start your troubleshooting by checking the connectors for dirt or corrosion. Next, you will want to check the ground on the vehicle-side connector. It should be attached to a clean bare metal surface on the vehicle frame. Then check the trailer-side main ground. It should also be attached to a clean bare metal surface on the trailer frame. You may also
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Wiring Adapter Options for a Tekonsha Sentinel Brake Control for 2013 Tacoma with Towing package
I do have a solution that will work for you, however, the Sentinel brake controller has been discontinued so we do not carry vehicle specific wiring adapters that will work directly with that brake controller. Instead, you could use the wiring adapter, # 20265, for the Prodigy brake controllers and splice the wires from the adapter to the wires from your Sentinel brake controller. As far as mounting the brake controller is concerned. The Sentinel must be mounted between 20 degrees and 90
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Installing Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller on 2008 Chevy Avalanche for Use with Trailer
The Tekonsha P3 Proportional Brake Controller, part # 90195, works with any tow vehicle, but the wiring harness included in part # 90195-3015P, is intended for 2003-2006 General Motors vehicles, not for your 2008 Avalanche. Please refer to the three included articles/videos which will show and explain the required wiring. Please note that the center stop light (CHMSL) wire is not necessarily orange in color. The wiring from the brake controller connects to the vehicle as follows: White gro
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12 Volt Power to Trailer Connector Stopped Working on a 1998 GMC C/K Series Dually Diesel
What you might be seeing is a circuit breaker that has been tripped and is not allowing power to go through. On the C/K series trucks like your 1998, the 12 volt charge wire is connected from the battery and should be run straight back to the trailer connector. What may be the problem is a tow package fuse or relay that has gone bad and needs to be replaced. Consult the vehicle owners manual for all of the fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring. If the 12 volt circuit was wired after
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Brake Controller Installation on 2011 Acura MDX
The MXD might have a connector under the dash in the same location as the Honda Pilot. If you refer to the provided photo, you can see the connector location. There might be some other parts needed, like the OEM 7-way from the dealer. Since you already have the factory pigtail, you might already have the OEM 7-way. The pigtail would wire up to the brake controller as follows: Blue harness wire connects to black wire on controller White harness wire with black tracer connects to red wire
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Installing Brake Controller in 2013 Toyota Tacoma
It is not difficult to determine if your Tacoma has the tow package wiring in place. If your Tacoma has the OEM 7-way trailer connector installed, the vehicle is indeed prewired for a brake controller. The # 3040-P wiring harness would plug into the connector located near the emergency brake pedal as shown in the photo I edited for you. Make sure the white ground wire with the ring terminal is grounded under the dash. If you do NOT have the OEM 7-way, the plug for the controller will not
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Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2002 Chevy Silverado
The blue wire labeled CHMSL is not for trailer brakes, this circuit is for if you were to install a camper shell in the bed of your truck and would run to the third brake light of the camper. The first thing you are going to need to do is make a couple connections under the hood of your 2002 Chevy Silverado. Check out the FAQ article I attached that details how to do this. Next, you are going to need at least 25 feet of Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire # 10-2-1. That FAQ I attached
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How to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2002 Dodge Caravan
To install the Tekonsha Voyager, # 39510, you will need one of two installation kits since you already have a 7-Way trailer connector. The 2002 Dodge Caravan is not set up for a plug and play type of harness like # 3021-P so you will need to do a little hardwring using harness # 20127. If the trailer you want to tow has 2 to 4 brakes use # 5505 and if it has 6 to 8 brakes use # 5506. Mount the controller as indicated in the instructions and attach harness 20127. Then you will need to use some
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Parts Needed to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2011 Toyota Sienna
On the 2011 Toyota Sienna you will need to hardwire in a brake controller. None of the brake controller wiring harnesses are listed as a fit for the Sienna so I cannot recommend using one. What you will need, since you already have the 4-flat connector, is a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the 7-Way and the wiring and parts needed to install a brake controller. I have included some links that will explain the ETBC7 installation. For a brake controller, you could still
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Factory Brake Controller Connection Location for a 2007 Nissan Xterra
On a 2007 Nissan Xterra with a factory tow package the factory harness to plug in the brake controller should be located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. It might also be behind the kick panel to the left of the emergency brake pedal. If your 2007 Nissan Xterra did not come with a factory tow package with a 7-Way trailer connector then you will need to hardwire in the brake controller using # ETBC7. You may also
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Troubleshooting the SH Error Code on a Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller
The SH code on the Tekonsha P2, # 90885, indicates there is a short circuit that the controller is sensing on the brake output (blue) wire. There are a couple of common causes. The first thing you will want to do is sever the blue wire from behind the controller a few inches. Leave enough wire so you can reconnect it later. Then use a circuit tester like # 3808 on the side coming out of the controller. It should show power only when you apply the manual override. If it does not or it shows po
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Can a Hopkins Trailer Brake Controller be Wired to Harness # HM47755 by Color on a 2005 Dodge Ram
The wires on the brake controller are white for ground, black for 12 volt power, blue for output to the trailer brakes, and red for input from the brake switch. If you are using harness # HM47755 you can wire it to the controller color for color.
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How to Make the Brake Output and 12 Volt Power Source Circuits Active on a 2000 Chevy Silverado
It sounds like there are a couple connections under the hood of your 2000 Chevy Silverado that need to be made in order for your 7-way to be fully functional. Check out the FAQ article I attached that shows how this is done. My guess is that the 7-way on your truck is aftermarket and whoever originally installed it did not complete all the connections.
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Troubleshooting a P3 Brake Controller for a SHORT TO BATTERY Warning on a Dodge 3500
It sounds like the problem is corrosion or a short somewhere on the vehicle side of your brake controller wiring. The most obvious place is at the 7-way at the back of your vehicle. I would check the front and the back of the connector for corrosion or exposed wires and fix as necessary. The P3 will show the short to battery message if the brake control unit is getting a back feed of power on the brake wire. You will want to check and make sure the electric brake wire is ran on its own line t
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Weak and Pulsing Trailer Brakes when Using Tekonsha P2 Brake Controller on a 2012 Skyline Trailer
On the P2 brake controller # 90885, the SH indicates that there is a short on the blue wire that is output to the trailer brakes. The oc might actually be nc or 00. NC indicates the trailer is not connected and 00 means the power setting on the controller is set to zero. For the SH the most likely cause is a dirty trailer connector on either the truck or trailer side or both. Check the connectors for dirt and corrosion. Corrosion can also build up where the wires attach to the connector. It i
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Brake Controller Options for 2013 Mercedes GL 450
My technical rep at Tekonsha tells me that they have absolutely no information about fitting a brake controller on a 2013 M/B GL450. Apparently, Mercedes will not turn loose a vehicle for testing purposes. In this case, we could typically recommend that you see the dealer for assistance, but it would seem that they were unwilling to help. The Prodigy RF, part # 90250 would be a good option. Your GL450 would need a functional 7-way to provide power to the trailer mounted unit. My contact tells
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Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness Location on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma with Manual Transmission
Manual or automatic the brake controller port on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma should be in the same place. See instruction link for harness # 3040-P. It will only be there if the truck came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector. Otherwise you will need to hardwire in a brake controller and 7-Way. If your truck has the factory 7-Way, sometimes the connector for the wiring harness is actually behind a kick panel on the driver side of the vehicle and you will have to remove it to find the connector.
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Why Trailer Wiring Carries Low and Higher Voltage on the Light Circuits
What you are describing is normal. When you turn on your headlights the running lights of your trailer should illuminate. The running lights are dimmer than when the bulb is being used as a turn signal or a brake signal. Basically the trailer lights use dual intensity bulbs that when the lower amperage is used (like running lights), the bulbs illuminate, but when a higher amperage is used (like brake or turn signal) they illuminate brighter. So unless I have misunderstood you, everything s
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Location of Brake Control Connector on 2004 Dodge Ram
Your 2004 Dodge should have the connector if the 4-pole connector was factory installed, but it might be a bit tricky to locate. Behind the emergency brake pedal on the firewall is a white junction box. The blue connector you are looking for is located above the junction box, and is sometimes actually pinned to the top of the box. You might need to give the connector a tug to get it free. The connector is sometimes hidden by the wires entering the top of the box, so sometimes you will need to
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How to Install a Tekonsha Trailer Brake Controller on a 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty
There are a couple of different wiring situations on a 2004 Ford F-250. If the truck came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, you will just need to use the wiring harness # 3035-P, plug it in to the vehicle and controller and mount the controller according to the linked instructions. I have also linked a video. If the truck came with a 4-Way, you will still install harness # 3035-P but you will also need to add a 7-Way using # 37185. The wires needed to hardwire in the 7-Way are
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How to Replace an Integrated Brake Controller on a 2009 Ford F-450 P/U with a Tekonsha P3
The way that you have described the installation of an aftermarket controller is correct. On a 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty you will need to unplug the factory controller and insert harness # 3034-P and the new brake controller in its place. This will set off a fault code on the dash. You can just leave this alert if it does not bother you but to remove it you will have to take the truck to a Ford dealer. I have included a link to an FAQ article that explains what the Ford dealer will need to
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Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2006 Nissan Frontier
If your 2006 Nissan Frontier came with a factory 7-Way and you are using a Tekonsha brake controller like # 90185 all you will need to install it is wiring harness # 3050-P. If the truck did not come with a trailer connector you will need to first install a 4-Way wiring harness, # 118525, and then install a 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. I have included some links that should help you with installation.
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What do the 4 Wires of a Prodigy Brake Controller Wire to on a 2010 Toyota Tundra
I attached a picture that shows what circuits the wires of your Prodigy brake controller will connect to. The blue wire is the brake output circuit which carries the brake signal to the brakes, the red wire is the brake switch circuit that will have voltage when the brakes are applied, the black wire is the 12 volt power source which powers the controller, and the white wire is the ground circuit. The green wire you found will not attach to the brake controller. You could use a circuit tes
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2001 Chevy Suburban Tow Package Left Trailer Turn Signal and Brake Light Circuit Not Functioning
If all the tow package fuses are good, and you have checked the wiring behind the 7-way and are not getting any signal to the left turn/brake light pin on the trailer connector, there is a break in the wiring somewhere between the fuse box and the connector. You can trace the wiring if you care to, using a circuit tester working your way back up toward the front of the vehicle until you find the break in the wire. A simpler solution would be to simply bypass the lighting portion of the tow packa
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Does Brake Controller have to be Hardwired on a 2011 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way Trailer Connector
On many Ford trucks, the wiring that leads from the front of the truck to the rear of the truck often times has the additional wires needed to attach to the back of a 7-Way trailer connector. What you will need to do is follow the 4-Way wiring back to where it plugs into another connector. The harness that is more towards the front of the truck has more wires in it. If you cut away or pull back the covering leading to the forward plug, you should find a blue wire for output to the trailer br
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E2 Error Code on a Hopkins Trailer Brake Controller on a Ford F-250
The E2 error on your Hopkins brake controller indicates a short to the blue wire. The most likely culprit is a dirty or corroded vehicle/trailer connector and is causing power draw from another circuit to the brake circuit. Clean both connectors and also check the back where the wires attach because corrosion can build up there as well. If this does not solve the issue, you should test the controller itself to see if it is the problem. Sever the blue wire a few inches from the back of the con
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Adjusting the Settings on a Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2005 GMC Topkick 6500
The P2, # 90885, is a proportional controller that applies the trailer brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. The braking on the trailer can be adjusted by adjusting the gain up or down as needed and by setting boost to the appropriate level based on the weight of the trailer. It sounds like you either need to adjust the power higher, set the boost on or higher, or both. In order to do any of these, I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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How to Locate the Vehicle Electric Brake Control Harness on a 2012 Nissan Titan
At this time we do not have a video available showing the vehicle electric brake control harness on your 2012 Nissan Titan, however, I have attached a photo of the under side of the dash that shows where the harness will be located. The harness will be located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 6-pin connector that mates with the one on the adapter. The brake controller itself can be mounted anywhere there is r
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Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2003 Alpine Coach 40FDTS Motor Home
A brake controller can be installed on your 2003 Alpine motor home, but you will need to do some hardwiring to get it installed. Since you are ready have a 7-Way trailer connector you will just need a few items to wire in the controller. You will need a certain length of wire # 10-1-1, sold in 1 foot increments. It will need to be long enough to reach from the 7-Way all the way to the cab of the vehicle where the brake controller will be plus another 10 feet or more because extra will be need
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Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Trailer Connector for Brake Controller on 2001 Chrysler Town and Country
We have just about everything you are going to need packaged in one kit. Take a look at the 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This kit is going to provide a 7-Way (the existing 4-Way will just plug into the 4-Way receptacle on the adapter) and it comes with all the wiring and circuit breakers you will need to wire in the brake controller. The only other parts you will need are a circuit tester like # 3808 unless you already have one, the wiring harness for the controller, # 20127, and a m
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Brake Controller Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F150
The Draw-Tite Activator # 5100 that you referenced is basically the first brake controller made in the Activator line. The Draw Tite II # 5500 is the next generation controller with upgrades that include; the ability to handle up to 8 brakes and a digital display. The next controller in the Activator line is the Activator III # 5520. This controller has a brighter display and a quick disconnect feature. The brake controller we recommend is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885-3035
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Installation of Brake Controller and Hopkins Adapter # 37185 on 2011 Toyota Tundra
On a 2011 Toyota Tundra without the tow package you will need to use the Hopkins Adapter, part # 37185, you have mentioned, to get a 7-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle. If you just have a 4-Way connector on the rear of your vehicle you will need the brake controller and the Hopkins adapter # 37185. This adapter will plug into the existing 4-Flat on your vehicle and give you both a 7-Way and a 4-Flat connector on your vehicle. The adapter will have four remaining wires that will need
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Location of the Electric Brake Control Harness on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma
The electric brake control harness on your 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be located underneath the drivers side dash to the left of the steering column. It should be taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. It will be a 5-pin connector. I have attached a photo showing the location of this harness as well as the installation instructions for the Plug-In Adapter from Tekonsha, # 3040-P, for you to check out.
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Is a Brake Controller Needed for Trailer Brake Activation on a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500
You will need a brake controller to activate the brakes of your trailer. The tow package of your truck most likely includes a hitch, and a trailer connector. None of these components will activate the brakes of your trailer though. If you have a factory 7-way connector all you will need is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller with Dodge Adapter # 90885-3021P. You will just plug the adapter into the port under your dash just to the right of the emergency brake pedal. Check
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ABS and Traction Control Light Stays on After Installing Brake Controller on 2009 Tacoma W/Tow Pkg
My first suggestion would be to take your Tacoma back to where you had the controller installed. If you paid them to install the brake controller, I would expect that they should be responsible for correcting the problem for you. According to my contact at Tekonsha, there a few possible causes for what you have occurring. The most likely cause is that your emergency brake is partially engaged. Pull the release handle to make sure the emergency brake is fully disengaged. You might need to pull
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Parts Needed to Install a Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2011 Honda Pilot
Since your 2011 Honda Pilot came with a factory installed 7-Way, all you will need to install the brake controller is the brake controller itself, # 90885 that you have referenced, and the wiring harness, # 3070-P. This adapter plugs into the 4-pin connector on your vehicles built-in brake control wiring harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the brake pedal. I have included a link to a picture that should help. The brake controller gets all of its power from
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Factory Brake Controller Plug on a 2006 Fleetwood Southwind Motor Home on a Ford F-53 Chassis
According to Fleetwood, the factory port or plug for a brake controller on the Ford chassis RV is coiled underneath the dash. Look for a 5 pin gray connector. I believe if you look in the center console area (right of the steering column) and up under the dash it will be there.
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Hopkins Reliance Brake Controller Shows E1 Code With Trailer Connected to 1999 Dodge Ram
A probable cause is a dirty trailer connector. Check the trailer connector on the trailer and on the vehicle. Clean out any dirt or corrosion. Corrosion can build up behind the connectors where the wires attach as well. It is also possible that you have blown the stop light fuse. Check the owners manual for the location of the stop light fuse and replace it if needed. A blown stop light fuse would cause the brakes not to work with the brake pedal. If the 3rd brake light on the truck is not fu
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Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1979 Ford F-350
Since you already have some trailer wiring on the 1979 Ford F-350, all you will need is a brake controller and a 4 and 7 way installation kit # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way and wiring for the brake controller. A lot of the wiring on your 6-pole can be reused. You will need to cut the 4-Way off of the ETBC7 and splice the wires from it to the wires going into the 6-pole by function. On the 4-Way, brown is running lights, yellow is left turn/brake lights, and green is right turn and brake lights. On
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What Does the NC Error Message Mean on a Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller
The NC code that you are seeing on your P2, # 90885, means that there is no trailer connected or that it thinks there is no trailer connected. There are a few reasons this could be occurring: 1. Trailer not connected to tow vehicle. 2. Trailer connected with open circuit on brake line. 3. Trailer connector disconnected or corroded. 4. Loss of trailer brake magnet ground. The most likely is that there is corrosion build up in the vehicle or trailer side connector that needs to be cleaned
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Brake Controller Wiring Harness to Connect a Journey Brake Controller to a 2012 Honda Pilot
You would need to use wiring harness # 20268. This harness has one end that plugs into the factory connection point on the 2012 Honda Pilot. The other end has bare wires that you will need to splice into the brake controller wires. They will connect color for color. Black is power to the controller, white is ground, red is input from the brake switch, and blue is output to the trailer brakes.
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E2 Message Appears on Hopkins Brake Controller on a 2008 Honda Pilot
The reason that you are not feeling a difference between the power settings on your Hopkins Reliance Brake Controller is because the E2 message that you are seeing indicates that there is a short on the blue brake controller wire. This short could be on the vehicle side or on the trailer. I would recommend disconnecting the trailer and see if the E2 message still appears. If it does not appear, then there is a short somewhere on the blue wire on the trailer. If it still appears even with the
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Repairing Cause of OL Error Code on Activator III Brake Controller # 5520
The error code you are seeing is actually OL, which means overload. This indicates a short circuit somewhere in the brake controller output circuit. If you have a friend or neighbor that has a trailer you can try with your vehicle, it would easily allow you to eliminate the vehicle as being the cause of the problem. If you hook up to another trailer, and the brake controller functions correctly, you would confirm that the problem exists on your trailer. Of the likely culprits, having a dam
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Can the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294 Be Installed Upside-Down
According to the installation instructions, the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller you mentioned can only be mounted between + 70 and - 20 degrees of the direction of travel, as shown in the diagram I provided. Installing the controller in any other orientation will cause the accelerometer in the unit to malfunction, resulting in poor or no braking. The Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885-3050P can be mounted in a 360 degree orientation, which means that it can be mounted upside down as long is t
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Where is the Factory Trailer Brake Controller Port Located on a 2011 Infiniti QX56
The factory harness on a 2011 Infiniti QX56 is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. It can also sometimes be behind a trim panel to the left of the emergency brake. Sometimes it helps to fully engage the emergency brake when looking for the factory harness.
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Locating Brake Controller Connector on 2005 Nissan Titan
So what you are saying is that the plug physically will not insert into the connector, is that right? I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha, who tells me that you might be looking at the wrong connector under the dash. He said that the connector you are looking for is actually pretty difficult to find. It is located above the emergency brake pedal, and is easier to see and access if the emergency brake is engaged. The wiring harness should have a tag taped to it that says Electric Brake Con
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Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Everything that I see seems to indicate that the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector. So it could be that yours was converted to a 4-Way at some point and all you will need to do is get the factory 7-Way re-installed by the dealer and then add the brake controller and wiring harness. For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885 which is the newer version of the popular Prodigy that you have referenced. It is our most popular controller
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Trailer Brake Controller Port Location, 1999 Chevy Silverado to Install Voyager Brake Controller
In the power distribution box, located under the dash in the very back left corner, you will plug in the brake controller adapter, # 3025-P. You will want to plug it into the empty spot in the top row, second from the left. There may also be some connections that you will need to make under the hood of the truck to make everything fully functional. I have included a link to an FAQ article that explains the connections.
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How to Install the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Adapter # HM47294-47795 In a Vehicle
The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Adapter, part # HM47294-47795, needs to be installed with the controller in line with the direction of travel. If looking at the front of the controller it does need to be at 180 degrees (parallel) across, it cannot be tilted at any angle. Also, the controller can be mounted from minus 20 degrees nose down to plus 70 degrees nose up and parallel to the direction of travel. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Agility brake
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No Trailer Connection Error Message w/ Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller on 2010 Ford Ranger
There are a few things I would recommend checking that could be causing the No Trailer Connected error code. First, you will want to check the vehicle and trailer side connector for corrosion, any corrosion in the connector could be causing a bad or weak connection. If corrosion is in the 7-way connectors, they will need to be replaced. For future use, I would recommend using Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, part # 11755, on electrical connections to prevent corrosion. Then, I wou
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How to Replace an Integrated Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford F-550 with a Tekonsha P2 or P3
I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he informed me that your 2011 Ford F-550 with an integrated brake controller should work with electric over hydraulic brakes. With that being said, if you still want to go to a Tekonsha P2 or P3 brake controller all you would need to do is unplug the factory brake controller and plug in the included harness into the same port. Next you will need to go to a Ford dealership and have them reprogram your PCM so that you will not be reading an error code.
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Factory Brake Controller Port Location on a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
For some applications, it is located underneath and to the left of the steering column above the brake pedal. on others, it can be found beneath the dash, near the center console. It should be a gray colored plug that will have 6 pins/holes. There should only be 4 or 5 wires. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring harness, # 3035-P for you.
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Brake Controller Plug Location on a Class C Motor Home Built on a Ford E-450 Chassis
I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he informed that you are looking for a brown 6 pin connector behind the hood release, up near the firewall to plug in the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P. He said there is also a gray connector that is very similar to the brown connector that the # 3035-P will actually plug into but it is not the correct one to use. The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller with Ford Super Duty Adapter # 90885-3034P that you referenced does not have
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Brake Controller Installation Instructions on a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Without Factory Tow Package
Yes, we do have a photo, see link, that shows the location of the brake controller power wire and the brake controller output wire that need to be connected under the hood on your 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche if you do not have a factory 7-Way. We also have detailed instructions, see link, to help with the installation of the P3 brake controller on your Avalanche. The red wire shown in the photo is the power wire for the brake controller. This wire should go on the power post closest to the firew
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What does the SC Error Code Mean on a Hopkins Impulse Brake Controller
The error code SC means that the Impulse brake controller has detected a short circuit. To the best of my knowlege, there is not a CS error code on Hopkins brake controllers. You should check the brake controller connection under the dash to be sure it is wired correctly. The red wire should be inserted into slot A for 1999-2002 GM trucks or slot D for 2003 to 2006, and 2007 Classic body, GM trucks. If you do not have a Chevrolet truck, or the pin is inserted in the correct position for yo
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E1 Code Displayed on Hopkins Impulse Brake Controller # HM47294 When No Trailer Is Connected
The E1 Error code on the Hopkins Impulse Brake Controller # HM47294, indicates that there is no trailer connection. So, since you do not have a trailer connected to your 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, the E1 code will be displayed until you connect a trailer to your vehicle. The representative at Hopkins informed me that it is normal for the E1 code to be displayed when there is no trailer connected to the vehicle. If you were to have a trailer connected and the code was still being displayed, this wou
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Trailer Lights Show Very Little Voltage But Used to Work with No Problems
This sounds like a bad ground. A bad ground usually shows up when the system is under load. Start by checking the trailer and vehicle side connectors. Clean out any dirt or corrosion built up inside and in the backs of the connectors. Next check the ground on the vehicle side connector. It should be attached to a clean, bare metal surface on the vehicle frame. Also check the trailer side main ground. It should be attached to a clean, bare metal surface on the trailer frame. From there, che
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How Does the Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller Work and How Is it Operated
The Tekonsha P2, # 90885, is what is called a proportional brake controller. What this means is if you brake hard, it applies the trailer brakes hard. If you brake normal, it brakes normal. It will apply the trailer brakes up to a pre-set amount of power that you set. See the Adjusting the Power to the Trailer Brakes section of the linked instructions for initial set up. If extra power is needed for heavier loads, you can also set the boost. Boost provides extra power to the trailer brakes wh
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Hopkins Agility Brake Controller w/Ford Adapter Installation on a 1997 Ford F350
The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller w/Ford Adapter # HM47294-47715 comes with an adapter harness that will simply plug into the the port under the dash of your 1997 Ford F350 and then into the back of the brake controller and be ready to go. I attached an FAQ on brake controllers for you to check out also.
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Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294 Shows Trailer Not Connected on 2005 Ford Truck
If the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller, part # HM47294, is installed and wired properly, the screen will display one red dot in the bottom right hand corner when a trailer is connected. The screen will be blank when no trailer is connected. I am including a link to the instructions on the Hopkins brake controller. There are 4 potential problems that could cause the no connection reading on your # HM47294. The 4 possible causes for trailer not connected are as follows. 1. Trailer not conne
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Engine Will Not Start with Brake Controller and # 3034-P Wiring Adapter Installed on 2009 Ford F-150
It looks like you have an incorrect wiring harness connecting the P2 brake controller, # 90885, to the factory brake controller port on your 2009 Ford F-150. The # 3034-P brake controller wiring harness is designed for the Ford E series vans and the Super Duty trucks, not the F-150 trucks. The correct harness for your truck is the Brake Control Wiring Adapter for Ford F-150, # 22292. This harness has the same connector but a different wiring configuration. I produced a short video, see link,
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Brake Controller Harness Connection Port Location on a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT
If your 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a factory 4-Way or 7-Way trailer wiring then the location of the brake controller connection port will be underneath the dash, left of the steering column, near the emergency brake pedal, or above the diagnostic port under the dash, see video link. If your Mark LT did not come with factory trailer wiring then you will need to hard wire the P3 brake controller, # 90195. The Brake Controller Installation Kit, # ETBC7, will be needed, along with a wo
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Diagnosing a N.C and C Code for a P2 Brake Controller on a 2007 GMC Sierra
It sounds like somehow your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 got put into electric over hydraulic mode based on the codes you are seeing. To change over to regular electric brake mode you will need to start by pressing the Boost Button for 5 seconds while the brake pedal is pressed until (.r) displayed. While continuing to have the brake pedal pressed, momentarily release the Boost Button for less than one second and then press and continue to hold the boost button down for an add
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Parts Needed To Install Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller # 90185 on 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE
Since your 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE did not come with a factory 7-way connector, you will not utilize the Tekonsha Wire Adapter, part # 3050-P. You would need to order the Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller, part # 90185, and the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. The # ETBC7 includes all the wiring and connectors needed for installation of the brake controller. I would recommend going with the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885, which is the newer version of
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Recommendation For a Brake Controller on a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel
Brake controllers are universal items so most brake controllers will fit on most vehicles by using the correct adapters. The brake controller will have no problem working with your vehicles on board computer. For your 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885. The Prodigy 2 brake controller is our best selling model. It can be mounted in a 360 degree vertical range and will level itself automatically. It is a proportional brake control
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Hopkins Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Part # HM47815 Needed For 2008 Toyota Tundra
The wiring adapter you are looking for is actually part # HM47815, which would fit your 2008 Toyota Tundra assuming it was equipped with the factory tow package with the 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper. The under-dash connector is located above and to the left of the emergency brake pedal. We have an installation video showing a controller being installed on a 2007 Tundra. Although the video shows a different model controller and wiring adapter being installed, it will still give
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Location of Brake Controller Connection Port in 2006 Nissan Xterra
I think you might be looking at the wrong connector. The connector that the brake controller wiring adapter would plug into is located above the emergency brake pedal. It will be a white rectangular connector with 2 rows of three pins. The connector will be taped to another wiring harness. Sometimes the connector can be behind the harness its taped to, making it difficult to see. The photo shown for the 3050-P is an actual photo, the connector you are looking for will resemble the connector o
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Factory Plug In Location for a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2006 Lexus LX470
To install the brake controller wiring harness, # 3040-P, on your 2006 Lexus LX470, look for a connector under the dash. It will be located on the far left side above the emergency brake pedal. It will have a white cap. It may be taped to another harness and could be located more to the right of the e-brake pedal. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
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What is Needed to Replace a Tekonsha PRIMUS Trailer Brake Controller with a P3 on a 2007 Dodge Ram
The Tekonsha PRIMUS and the P3, # 90195, use the same wiring harness, # 3020-P. If you already have a PRIMUS installed and want to switch over to the P3, all you have to do is disconnect the PRIMUS, remove it, and then connect and mount the P3 using the same plug. No other modifications or wiring changes are needed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the P3 for you to view.
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Can an Aftermarket Brake Controller be Installed on a 2010 Dodge Ram with Factory Brake Controller
You will be able to use the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller and Wiring Harness, # 90195-3021P, on your 2010 Dodge Ram with factory integrated brake controller. But there are some things you will need to do in order to complete the installation. First, you will need to visit a local Dodge Dealership and have them remove the sales code (XHC). The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) will need to be reconfigured. Once the sales code has been disabled you can disconnect the ITBM electrical connect
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Troubleshooting a Tekonsha Brake Controller # 39510 for No Green Light
If the green light is not lighting up on the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Activator # 39510 then either there is corrosion on the trailer plug contact or their is a problem on either the ground or power connection. I would check the connector on the trailer plug for corrosion and clean as necessary and then also check the power and ground wires for shorts, corrosion, cut wires and fix as necessary. Most likely these wires will be run to the battery in your 2000 Dodge Dakota. I attached installat
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P3 Brake Controller Recommendation 2011 Dodge Ram w Elec Over Hydra Brakes and Factory Controller
To use a trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes on your 2011 Dodge Ram with an integrated brake controller, you will need to install an aftermarket brake control. To install an aftermarket brake control you will have to disconnect the ITBM, this will turn on a warning lamp, on the instrument cluster. In order to disconnect the ITBM and not get the warning lamp, your local Dodge dealer will have to reconfigure the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module), of the truck. Once the TIPM has be
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Trailer Connector Brake Output Pin on 2004 GMC Sierra Shows Constant 12-Volts
Are you by chance using a 7-way to 6-way adapter on the vehicle? There are two generally accepted methods of wiring the 6-way connector. One uses the center pin as the 12-volt accessory power feed, the other uses the center pin for the brake output voltage. If the adapter is wired one way and the trailer is wired the other way, the brakes are going to get 12-volts immediately upon plugging the trailer in. If you are not using the adapter, your trailer connector is most likely wired incorrectl
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Wiring Brake Controller on 2004 Ford F150
For a 2004 Ford F150, you would need the 3035P Brake Controller Wiring Adapter that you referenced. The larger end of the connector would plug in under the dash, and the other end would connect to the Prodigy P2 that you mentioned. The 4-pole flat or 7-way refers to the trailer connector on the bumper of the truck. A trailer that is equipped with electric brakes typically uses a 6 or a 7-way trailer connector. If your truck already has the 7-way, all you should need to do is install the contr
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Brake Controller Connector Pin-Out of 2007 Silverado Classic
The pin-out of the brake controller wiring adapter is identical from the 2006 to the 2007 Classic models. You can verify this by plugging the adapter only into the connector under the dash. This can easily be confirmed by using a circuit tester like part # 3808. Test the pin that corresponds with the red wire while pressing on the brake pedal. The red wire should show power.
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How To Complete the Brake Controller Wiring on a 2004 Chevy Avalanche
Once you connect a couple of wires under the hood of your 2004 Chevy Avalanche the 7-way of your vehicle will have an auxiliary 12 volt power source that you could use to charge the battery of your trailer. I attached an FAQ article on how to connect those wires under your hood for you to check out also.
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Location of Brake Controller Connector on a 2011 Land Rover LR4
The brake controller connector is located under the dash, directly below the steering column. There is a U-shaped cut-out under the dash where the brake pedal passes through the underside of the dash. The connector is located through that opening, and is gray in color. I have provided links to two photos, that show the location of the connector, as well as what the connector itself looks like.
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Electric Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
Since your 2009 Dodge Ram has a factory tow package (which should include a 7-Way trailer connector), you ill need Tekonsha P3 and Wiring Harness, # 90195-3020P. I you will need to do is mount the controller as specified in the instructions which I have linked for you, plug the wiring harness into the back of the brake controller and the other end into the under dash hook up you mentioned and installation will be complete. I have also included a link to a video showing an installation on a 20
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Can Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 Install In Dash, Like Factory Controller Of 2011 Ford F-150
You can install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller with Wiring # 90885-22292, on your 2011 Ford F-150, but it cannot be installed in the dash pocket where the factory brake controller would install. Ford does not allow the manufacturer of their OEM Ford factory brake controller to produce an aftermarket version. Any aftermarket brake controller, like the P2 will need to be mounted under the dash. If your 2011 F-150 has a factory 7-way at the rear, all you will need is Tekonsha Prodigy P
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Location of Factory Brake Controller Port on a 2011 Honda Ridgeline
If your 2011 Honda Ridgeline has the factory tow package with the factory 7-Way connector, then you will plug the Tekonsha Brake Controller Wiring Harness, part # 3070-P into the brake controller port which is located under the dashboard, to the left of the steering column. It will be taped to another wiring harness near the brake pedal. I am including a picture of the factory brake controller plug location under the dash on your 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
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How Does the Tekonsha Brake Controller and Harness # 39510-3026P Wire to a 2011 Chevy Traverse
To hook this Tekonsha Brake Controller with Wiring # 39510-3026P to your 2011 Chevy Traverse you should be able to connect the included harness directly into the port in the black box located under your dash. If there are wires and a harness already at this port you should be able to unplug the harness from the port that these wires go to and simply plug the Tekonsha harness into your vehicle and then plug the harness into the brake controller and you would be ready to go.
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Troubleshooting a Tekonsha P3 Proportional Brake Controller # 90195 on a 2008 Expedition by Ford
I checked with the instructions of the Tekonsha P3 Proportional Brake Controller # 90195 and the possible causes for the lack of a trailer connection are following: 1. Trailer not connected to tow vehicle. Try wiggling the trailer connector to make sure that it is seated all the way into the vehicle connector. 2. Trailer connected with open circuit on the brake line. Check the wiring of the brake output circuit on both your 2008 Ford Expedition and your trailer. If you find loose wiring or
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Electric Trailer Brake Controller Port Location on a 2002 Ford Expedition
There are a few different places the port on the 2002 Ford Expedition may be hiding. First, check the area beneath the dash, near the center console. It may be tucked up in there behind other wiring and you may need to remove an underdash panel. If you cannot find it there, check under the dash but to the left of the steering column. It is also possible that it is behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. I have included a link to a couple of videos that might help.
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Factory Brake Controller Port Location on a 2003 Ford Explorer
The Tekonsha Wiring Harness, part # 3035-P is the correct harness for a 2003 Ford Explorer with a factory tow package with a 7-Way trailer connector. The # 3035-P harness will plug into the factory brake controller port located behind the glove box. Open the glove box completely, you will need to push in the stops on the side of the glove box to do this. It is located on the left side of the opening, slightly above the opening. It is taped to another wire bundle. It will be a 6-pin connector
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Factory Brake Controller Plug Location for a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The factory plug to plug in the brake controller is hidden a little more on the 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty. You will have to look behind a black pocket beneath the radio in the center of the dash. I have included a link to a video that shows where the plug is and how to get to it when Installing the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Wiring Harness, # HM47294-47735.
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Brake Switch Wire Location and Color for a 2004 Nissan Frontier
I did a little research online and found that the brake switch wire that you are looking for will be a brown wire with a thin red tracer on the plug at the brake pedal switch. There will also be a brown wire with a thick red tracer, but that is not the correct wire to use. Usually the easiest way to find out which wire to use is to check all the wires on the brake pedal switch for voltage with a circuit tester like part # 3808. You should see power on the wire when the brake pedal is applied
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