Expert Answers about Brake Controller

• Does the Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller Turn Off or Stay On All the Time
• The P3 brake controller, # 90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off, walk away for 15 minutes or so, then come back and peak in through the window to see if it has turned off. If it has not, there may be a wiring issue or something causing the controller to think there is a trailer attached and drawing power. Corros
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• Activator Trailer Brake Controller Keeps Blowing Fuse on 2006 Ford Ranger when Using Manual Override
• First, I recommend using a 30 amp circuit breaker, # PK54530, in place of a 30 amp fuse to power the controller. A circuit breaker will auto-reset so you do not have to replace a fuse. There may be some corrosion or dirt inside of or in the back of the vehicle side trailer connector that is causing a short and the fuse to blow. That is the first place I would look. To make sure the controller is wired correctly, the wires have the following functions: White is ground Black is 12 volt pow
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• 2013 Ford Escape Brake Controller Wiring Kit Compatibility
• Since a brake controller is not a vehicle specific item, either the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller # 39510 and the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294 would be compatible fit for your 2013 Ford Escape. My recommendation would be to use the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510. This is one of our better selling brake controllers and has proven itself to be user friendly and the manufacturer has a reputation for producing a high quality product. It also offers a wider range of fine tune power adj
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller in a 1995 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup Truck
• On a 1995 Chevy pickup you will need to hardwire in a brake controller. There are 3 things you will need. First, the brake controller itself. Then you will need a 4-Way trailer wiring harness unless the truck already has trailer wiring. And finally you will need a 4 and 7 way installation kit # ETBC7. To add a 4-Way to the truck use # 118315. I have linked the instructions for you. Next you will install the ETBC7. I have included a couple of links that will help with the ETBC7 installatio
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller in a 2001 Chevy Express Van with Factory Tow Package
• If your 2001 Chevy Express Van came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector then the blue output brake wire is already ran from the back to the front. It is located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal. The remaining wires will have to be hardwired. I have linked an FAQ article and video that will help you. You might not need all parts of the video and FAQ. To find the correct wire to attach to the red wire on the controller you will need a circuit tester like # 3808. Test the brake s
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• Brake Controller Does Not Provide Enough Power to Trailer Brakes or Just Locks Up the Brakes
• If the trailer has not been connected to the vehicle in a while there could be some dirt or corrosion build up in the trailer connectors on the vehicle and trailer that could be causing a short or bad ground. Cleaning out the pins and the backs of the connectors where the wires attach might be all you need. It is also possible that the contacts on the brake controller are dirty. To clean them, fully apply the manual override lever and let it snap back into place. Do this several times. To fur
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• Trailer Brakes Do Not Work and Voyager Brake Controller Does Not Light Up with Trailer Attached
• To determine if the brake controller is the problem you will want to test the blue wire on the controller. Sever the blue wire a few inches back from the controller. Use a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed to test the end coming out of the controller. It should only show power when you apply the manual override. If it does not then there is something wrong inside the controller and it will need to be replaced. If the signal is correct then reconnect the blue wire. You will need to trace th
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• Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2003 Chevy Silverado
• To see everything you will need to do to install a Prodigy Brake Controller # 90885 on your 2003 Chevy Silverado you will want to check out the FAQ article I attached. If you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your vehicle you will simply need a Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3015-P and then you will need to plug that into the port under your dash to complete the install. The port will be under your dash in a junction box to the left of the brake pedal. If you do not have a factory 7-w
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• Troubleshooting a Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550 for a .C Code
• The .c code you are seeing on your Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550 indicates that your brake controller has detected a trailer with trailer brakes. I would try testing the brake controller to see if if will activate the brakes once setup. You may find that everything works correctly. I attached an FAQ on troubleshooting brake controllers for you to check out also.
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• Installation of P3 Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford E350 with Brake Light that Grounds when Released
• What you are going to need to do is cut the red wire from the # 3034-P and wire the end from the brake controller to a stoplight circuit that sees 12 volts when the brakes are applied and none when released. You might also confirm that this circuit does not turn into a ground when brakes are released as well. I wish I could tell exactly what circuit to use, but the best recommendation I can give you would be to test the wires from the brake switch to determine which one to use, or you can run
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• Troubleshooting a Draw-Tite III Brake Controller OL Code on a Trailer with New Brake Assemblies
• The OL code you are seeing indicates that you have a short on the brake output circuit. This can be a lot of things such as corrosion on the trailer plug to exposed wire somewhere on the circuit. Since you just changed the brake assemblies I would start by checking the connections you made to wire in the brake assemblies. There may be a loose wire thats not making good contact or shorting out. Or, there could be corrosion on the connector as that is usually the culprit in these situations.
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• Issue With Dash Warning Light Illuminating When Installing Brake Controller on a 2003 Dodge Ram
• The most likely solution is to cut away the red wire you found under your wheel that you ran to your 12 volt auxiliary. There should not be a 12 volt accessory wire in that bundle. If this circuit is needed for your trailer you will need to run wire from the positive side of the battery through a 40 amp circuit breaker, such as the Pollak # 9510, to the 7-way. This should fix the trouble light you are seeing on your dash, but if not, you can test the blue wire in the wheel well to ensure it w
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• Installing a Hopkins Agility Brake Controller on a 1998 Chevrolet Pickup
• We have everything that you need to install your Hopkins Agility Brake Controller, # HM47294, on your 1998 Chevrolet truck. The installation process is going to depend on how your truck is currently equipped. If your truck has no trailer wiring at all, then you will need a few different components. First, you will need 4-way flat trailer connector. For this, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Harness, # C55315. This harness will plug into the factory connector located on the driver side frame
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• Can the TrailerMate Trailer Brake Controller be Used in Two Different Vehicles
• If you have a 2012 Dodge Journey then to install a trailer brake controller you would need to hardwire it in. If you already have the X10, # TM75813, installed on the Journey then I would need to know what the other vehicle is to determine if there is a plug-in harness available. If the Journey is the second vehicle then use harness # 20127 for the controller. You will need a few other parts. If the Journey does not have trailer wiring already then you will first need to install # 118536 (if
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• Will LED Light of the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller Stay on and Drain Battery, 2006 Chevy Silverado
• The light you are seeing on your Prodigy Brake Controller # 90185 will stay on for fifteen minutes after the controller sees its last activity. It only draws a few millivolts so you would not need to worry about your vehicle battery draining. If you let it sit for fifteen minutes you should see the light go away. The light should turn green once you connect your trailer connector from your vehicle to your trailer.
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• Troubleshooting a Tekonsha Voyager with No Lights On when Not Connected to Tow Vehicle
• The green light on the front of the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller # 39510 only comes on when a trailer is connected to the tow vehicle. I would recommend connecting your 2003 Ford Super Duty to a trailer and testing again. If there is still no lights on the controller you most likely have a problem with the power and/or ground circuit or there could be corrosion on your trailer connector. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this controller for you to check ou
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• Tips for Reducing Radio Interference with a Drawtite Activator 5100 on a 2003 Ford F-250
• I have heard of brake controllers interfering with AM radio signals if the controllers are installed to closely to the antenna. You may try moving the controller to a different location to see if that fixes the problem. Or you could try insulating the controller with foil to stop the interference. The interference you are experiencing should not be wiring related at all. It sounds like your controller is wired up correctly. The problem is most likely from the controller emitting an electro
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• How to Install a Hopkins Brake Force Brake Controller on a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
• To install the Hopkins Brake Force brake controller you will want to wire it to the 4 wires underneath your dash. Check out the FAQ article I attached on this. You will need to connect the two wires under the hood. You will not need to install any other circuit breakers to complete the install.
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• How to Install the Hayes-Lemmerz Brake Controller # 81741B on a Vehicle Without a Brake Control Plug
• To connect the Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III Brake Controller, # 81741B, to your truck, you will need to cut off the plug on the brake controller. This will allow you to splice each wire from the brake controller individually. The Hayes-Lemmerz brake controller has a plug on the end because Valley used to make brake-control adapters that would allow you to simply plug the brake controller into the tow vehicle. Since your vehicle does not have a plug-in port for a brake controller, you can simpl
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• Parts Needed to Install a P2 Brake Controller on a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
• If you have a factory 7-way at the back of your 2011 Dodge Ram you would only need to get a Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3021-P. This will simply plug into the back of your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 and then plug into the port underneath your dash. If you do not have a trailer connector you will first need to start with a 4-way. For that I recommend the Draw Tite # 18252 Hardwire kit # 18252. Next you will need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. For that I recommend the
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• Can the OEM Green Wire On a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Handle the Power Draw From Trailer Brakes
• The green wire on your Jeep is output to the trailer brakes and brake magnets do not draw near 30 amps. The 30 amp circuit breaker is installed in line with the black power wire for the brake controller. Normally 10 and 12 inch brakes will draw 7.5 to 8.2 amps (total for 2 brake assemblies). And 6 brake assemblies will draw a total of 22.6 to 24.5 amps. So the wire on your Jeep may be smaller than the wire on the brake controller but it is going to work fine. But if it is concerning you ca
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• Troubleshooting Red Dot Not Appearing on a Pilot # 80550 with Manual Override Slid
• It sounds like the controller could be working correctly. I would recommend you connect to a trailer and try again to see if the problem persists. The manual override typically will need to see a load on the circuit before it will actually put any voltage on the output circuit. So try connecting to a trailer and let me know what happens by emailing me back.
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• Prodigy RF Hand Held Unit Does Not Power On
• The plug that plugs into the 12 volt outlet in the vehicle has a small fuse in it. You will need to take apart the plug to get to the fuse. If that fuse is bad, that is the problem. You should be able to find a replacement at a local auto parts store. To check to see if it is the fuse before taking the plug apart, you can try plugging it into another vehicle. If you replace the fuse and it still does not work or if it does not work on another vehicle, replacement hand held units are available
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• Preventing Trailer Mounted Battery from Draining Battery on Tow Vehicle
• A trailer mounted battery is typically maintained by the 12-volt accessory circuit from the 7-way trailer connector. If the accessory circuit on your 7-way is live even when the ignition is shut off, it is possible that the battery on your truck could be discharged. If shutting off the ignition shuts down that circuit, you will have no worries. If the circuit is live with the ignition off, you can unplug the trailer, disconnect the 12-volt accessory circuit from the trailer mounted battery, o
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• Parts Needed to Install a Tekonsha P2 Brake Controller Part # 90885 in a 2008 Chevy Silverado
• Installation of a brake controller such as the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885, requires 2 or 3 components: the brake controller itself, a controller wiring adapter, and possibly a 7-way connector for your rear bumper (unless the vehicle already has one). The included article explains the components and steps required and the video link shows the specific installation steps for a Prodigy P2 in a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The P2 is Designed for use with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trail
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• Troubleshooting Passenger Side Trailer Brakes Not Activating Correctly
• The brake magnets themselves could be bad in your passenger side brake assemblies. Take off your hubs and inspect them to see what their condition is and replace if necessary. If they look they are worn to the point that copper wire is showing they need to be replaced. Or if you do not want to remove the hub you can, with the tow vehicle connected to the trailer, connect a multimeter inline with the brake wire somewhere between the trailer connector and the trailer brakes. If your trailer onl
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• Prodigy P2 Installed on 2010 Toyota Tundra Remaining On After Vehicle Shut Off
• The Prodigy P2 will go into a sleep mode after between 20-30 minutes after the vehicle is shut off. After that time, the display should be blank. The amount of voltage applied to the vehicle battery from illuminating those LEDs during that period is so slight there is really no chance of your battery being drained, however you could certainly unplug the connector from the rear if you wish. If the two LEDs remain lit after a 30 minute period, you can first try resetting the controller by unplu
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• Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, Part # 90195, Displays Message Output Shorted No Brakes
• If your Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, part # 90195, displays the error message OUTPUT SHORTED NO BRAKES, the potential causes are a short in the brake output circuit somewhere between the brake controller and the trailer brake assemblies, or a shorted or damaged brake magnet. Since you do have power reaching the trailer brake assemblies the issue is probably within them, rather than within the tow vehicle wiring, but if you wish you can still test the vehicle 7-way connector for a correct br
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• Troubleshooting Malfunction on Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 on 2009 Ford F-150
• Your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 may be functional, but might have a different error due to a potential problem with the screen. Unplug the unit for 30 seconds and plug it back in. If that does not work, you will want to check the wiring to ensure it is not crimped or exposed, creating a short. I recommend testing the wiring on the tow vehicle side with a circuit tester such as # 3808. You will want to check the black power wire to see if it is getting juice from the
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• Parts Needed to Install a Hopkins Agility Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford Escape
• Yes, you could install the Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller # HM47294 on a 2011 Ford Escape. You will need a few other components to complete the installation but this controller would definitely work on your Escape. First you will need a 4-way connection at the rear of the vehicle if you do not have one. For that I would recommend you get a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118551. This will cover all of the turn signal and brake light functions for the trailer. Next you will
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller in 2007 Winnebago Freightliner Chassis and Factory Harness
• A brake controller harness is not available for the Freightliner chassis vehicles but I can tell you the functions of the wires. First, lets look at your 5 wires. The red wire that is hot with the ignition is the 12 volt power wire and it will connect to the black wire on the brake controller. Skipping ahead to thee 4th wire, greenish, this is an illumination circuit and is not used by the brake controller. The 5th wire is input from the brake switch and will attach to the brake controller re
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• Drawtite Activator II Brake Controller Troubleshooting, Only . on Display
• It sounds like there is a problem on the brake output circuit. I checked the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite Activator II Trailer Brake Controller # 5500 and what you described is a no-connection situation on the brake output circuit. Since you determined that the problem is on the tow vehicle the problem could be anywhere from the wiring of the brake controller or the wiring from the controller to the 7-way. I would recommend you check the condition of the wiring looking for shor
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• Factory Brake Controller Connection Location on a 2013 Ford Explorer with Factory Tow Package
• When installing a brake controller on a 2013 Ford Explorer with the factory tow package, the factory connector to connect the brake controller is located behind the driver side kick panel. Previous generations had the connector behind the passenger side glove box. That changed so on your 2013 it will be behind that kick panel. You will need harness # 3035-P for your P2, brake controller.
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• What is the Best Setting for a Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller for a 1200kg (2640 lbs) Trailer
• For a trailer weighing 1200kg (2640 pounds) you would most likely only need boost setting 1 if at all when using the P3, # 90195. But before setting the boost you will need to set the gain properly on the P3. To do this, follow these steps: First take the trailer to a level area with space like an empty parking lot. Set the brake controller output to 6. Then tow the trailer at about 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) and fully apply the manual override on the brake controller. If t
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• Is a Storage Pouch Included with the Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller 90195
• I picked one up from the warehouse just to be certain, and the Prodigy P3 brake controller # 90195 does include the storage pouch (5-1-13). Part # 5897 would be the direct replacement for the original pouch that comes in the box.
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• Locating Brake Controller Port on 2007 Dodge Durango Equipped with Factory Tow Package
• Since your 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a factory tow package it will have a connection port for a brake controller. The connector is usually routed over near the emergency brake pedal but it is possible that the wire harness and connector are zip-tied to other under-dash wiring or tucked behind a trim panel. It may be helpful to temporarily remove the left kick panel (to the left of your left ankle when behind the wheel) to give you better access to the vehicle wiring. If not tucked
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• Comparing the Tekonsha P2 Brake Controller # 90885 to the P3 # 90195 for a 2013 Toyota Tacoma
• The P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195 brake controllers would both be good choices for a 2013 Toyota Tacoma, but the P3 is going to give you more features and customization options. The P3 is basically an upgraded version of the P2. While the P2 will show error codes when there is a wiring issue, the P3 will display a readout that gives you a more detailed description of what is happening, instead of just giving you a code you must then look up in the manual. You also have the option of personali
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• Unidentified Error Codes on a Reese Brakeman Trailer Brake Controller
• Do the error coeds appear with or without a trailer connected or both? Based on what you are seeing I believe there is an overload condition on your Brakeman controller. This could happen for several reasons. First, sever the blue wire from the back of the controller. Next use a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed to test the end coming from the controller. It should only show a signal when you apply the manual override. If it shows power at any other time then there is something wrong insid
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller Installed on GM Truck
• If your brake controller is disconnected, no power should be reaching your trailer brakes. The fact that all you are seeing is the decimal on the display of the brake controller when a trailer is connected indicates that the connection between the output circuit of the brake controller and the trailer brakes is being interrupted somehow. If the decimal is displayed when the trailer is NOT connected, it indicates that the controller is receiving the wrong signal from the brake stoplight switc
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• Troubleshooting a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller that Turns On Brake Lights when Plugged In
• To me it sounds like the 12 volt power circuit for the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 is shorted out to the stop light switch circuit which is putting power on your brake lights and activating them. I would go over the wiring of the controller looking for any shorts or exposed wires and fix them as necessary. From the brake controller the black wire is the 12 volt power source, the blue wire is the brake output circuit, the white is ground and the red is the stop light switch. I attached an F
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2013 Chevy Silverado
• The wire colors on the tow package wiring on your 2013 Chevy Silverado will not match up color for color. You have to go by function. The wires under the dash should have been held together with a white tag listing their functions. If so then you just have to attach the brake controller wiring as follows: White is ground Black is 12 volt power Red is input from the brake switch Blue is output to the trailer brakes If the wires do not have the tag indicating their functions the GM wire c
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• OL and SH Error Codes on a P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2000 Ford F-150
• The OL code indicates overload and the SH code indicates short circuit. The two codes are probably symptoms of the same problem. Since have have replaced the 7-Way it is likely that something got crossed, miswired, or a wire is touching bare metal causing excessive power draw and a short circuit. First, you should test the brake controller because it could have an internal error. Sever the blue wire a few inches back from the controller. Then use a circuit tester like # 3808 to test the end c
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1996 Holiday Rambler
• A brake controller wiring harness is not available for the Spartan chassis or holiday Ramblers so you will need to hardwire in the brake controller. You may be able to contact Holiday Rambler directly and speak with a technician who can tell you where the wiring may be found to wire in a brake controller. Or the alternative is to hardwire in the brake controller if the RV has a 7-Way trailer connector. You will need the brake controller itself and an installation kit like # 5505 for a trailer
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• Problems Pairing the Hand-Held Remote with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF on a 2008 Chevy Avalanche
• Pairing the Prodigy RF, # 90250, does require following the steps to the letter. However, there are some cases where the in-cab part does not display what the instructions say it should. In those cases, if it does not display what it should right away then you would just go on to the next step and continue the installation per the instructions. This seems to solve the pairing problems. Once it is all paired up the manual override should work as it is supposed to. If you still have pairing pro
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• How to wire a 2008 Chevy Suburban with a Tekonsha Voyager part # 39510 Brake Controller
• In order to wire your 2008 Chevrolet Suburban with the Voyager brake controller part # 39510 you need to attach: 1: The Red wire from the tow package to the Black wire in the Brake Controller. 2 The Dark Blue wire from the tow package goes to the Blue wire in the Brake Controller. 3: The Light Blue wire in the tow package goes to the Red wire in the Brake Controller. 4: The White wire in the tow package goes to the White wire in the Brake Controller. I have attached one of our FAQ exce
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• Finding the Correct Brake Switch Wire to Install a Brake Controller on a 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500
• According to some brake controller instructions for a different controller the brake switch wire on a 2000 Dodge vehicle is white and would connect to the brake controller red wire. However, you will want to test to be sure before splicing into any wires. Use a circuit tester like # 3808 if you do not already have one. You will test the brake switch wires until you find the one that shows power ONLY when you apply the brake pedal. If you find a wire you think is correct but it also shows power w
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• Does the Prodigy RF Brake Controller have to be Paired with the Same Vehicle For Each Use
• I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he said that once you pair the Prodigy RF # 90250 with a vehicle it should maintain that setting so you should be good to go once you are ready to use it again. Worse case scenario you will have to pair it again if for some reason the setting did not take. I have linked the installation instructions should you need them.
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• When Head Lights are On the Trailer Brakes Activate on 2001 Chevy Silverado and Voyage Brake Control
• You most likely have the brake controller red wire on the wrong circuit. There is something called an illumination circuit and if you are using a harness to plug into the truck, the pin for the red wire may be in the wrong place. The harness you should be using is # 3035-P for your Voyager brake controller. If you are looking at the back of the plug where the wires go into and blue tab is pointed down the wires should be in the following positions: Blue = top left Black = middle left Re
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Avalanche
• On a 2007 Chevy truck or SUV, in this case your Avalanche, under the dash there are tow package wires to install a brake controller. It sounds like you may have the red wire on the controller attached to an illumination circuit. Here is how it should wire into the truck: Brake controller black wire goes to truck red/black wire Brake controller white wire goes to truck white wire Brake controller red wire goes to truck light blue/white wire Brake controller blue wire goes to truck dark
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• Wiring a Dexter Predator Brake Controller, Part # 58-8, in a 2005 Ford F150
• If your 2005 Ford F-150 has only 4 wires at the bumper (or only a 4-pole connector) and you need to install a 7-way vehicle-side connector, you could use the Hopkins # 37185. If you already have the 7-way connector on your truck, you will need to make the additional wire connections for the brake controller. (The 4 wires you have carry the brake light, running light and turn light signals for your trailer, plus a ground: white = ground, brown = running/brake lights, green = right turn signal a
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• Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Toyota 4Runner with a Factory 4-Way
• Since you have a 4-way on your 1996 Toyota 4Runner you are going to next need a Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. This product comes with everything you will need to install a functioning 7-way with a brake controller. I attached installation instructions and an install video for you to check out also. I also attached an FAQ article on how to install a brake controller from scratch that you should find informative. For a brake
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2006 Porsche Cayenne
• Brake controllers are not vehicle specific but there are some special things on a 2006 Porsche Cayenne that you will need to look at when choosing a brake controller. First, if the Cayenne came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector there are additional wiring, from an authorized dealer, necessary to correctly wire the brake control harness: (qty. 1) #1J0-972-782 housing and (qty. 2) #000-979-228 wire/terminal assemblies. I have included a link to an FAQ article to help you. If your Cayenne d
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• Should the Third Brake Light of a Motor Home be Dimly Illuminated After Brake Controller Install
• It sounds like you might have a short in your brake controller wiring. It sounds like the 12 volt power source is shorting to the brake switch circuit, This is causing the power from the 12 volt circuit to back feed onto the brake light circuit and illuminate your third brake light. If I were you I would take the motorhome back to the RV shop and have them fix the problem. Even if the LED only draws a small amount of amperage it will eventually drain the battery. Not to mention the fact that
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2013 Toyota Tundra with OEM Brake Controller Harness
• It sounds like you have the factory brake controller harness so all you will have to do is plug the one end into the truck and attach the wires from the other end to the brake controller using butt connectors like # 05731-5. Your factory harness most likely will plug into the same place as the aftermarket # 3040-P. The plug-in port should be located under the dash, left of the steering column taped to another harness near/above the emergency brake pedal. I have linked the instructions for # 3
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2014 Mack Truck Granite
• A trailer traditionally uses combined turn and brake lights like you have described. However, you will need the proper wiring harness for your 2014 Mack truck. We do not have a listing for heavy duty vehicles but if it needs a harness and it has combined brake and turn lights you could use # 18252. If the truck already has a harness but the trailer has separate brake and turn lights you can use converter # 118158 to separate out the combined signals. I have included a picture showing how it w
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• Where to Mount a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge Ram
• We have a video showing installation of the P3 brake controller # 90195 on a 2013 Dodge Ram that I have linked for you. Installation will be very similar on a 2012 model. They installed it on the lower part of the dash, right of the steering wheel. As long as the controller is within easy reach of the driver and mounted according to the instructions you can mount it anywhere that works for you.
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• Troubleshooting Multiple Trouble Codes from a Prodigy Brake Controller on a 2007 Dodge Ram
• The OL (overload) and SH (short circuit) codes that you are seeing on your Prodigy brake controller are typically related to a short on the brake output circuit. The NC (not connected) code could also indicate a short on the brake output circuit as well because this indicates that the truck is Not Connected to the trailer. The .c that you see indicates the trailer is connected and you have the boost on. There are a few things that you can look into that may be causing these issues. Often tim
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• Tips on Installing the Prodigy RF Trailer Brake Controller on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
• On the # ETBC7 for the 12 volt circuit (black wire) you will use the 40 amp circuit breaker and the included wire. The 20 and 30 amp circuit breakers are for a different application and you will not need them for the RF, # 90250. The 12 volt circuit on a 7-Way can maintain a charge level on a battery but it cannot charge it up. There is too much distance and not enough amperage to push a charging current to the battery. We recommend using a separate battery charger like # CTEK56158 to charge
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• Recommendation for an Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Controller
• Yes, the Tekonsha Primus # TK90160 uses the same brake controller wiring harness as the P2, # 90885, and the P3, # 90195. The X10, # TM75813, also uses the same harness and is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. Each of these controllers has its benefits. The P2 is very easy to use and set up. The P3 has more in-depth diagnostics. And the X10 is very cost effective. You cannot really go wrong with any of them. The P2 is the most popular option for customers out of all three.
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• Parts Needed to Add a Trailer Brake Controller to a 2005 Honda Pilot with 4-Way Wiring Harness
• Since your 2005 Honda Pilot all ready had a 4-Way trailer connector, like you said, you will just need the brake controller itself, # 90885, and the 4 and 7 Way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the 7-Way and the wiring needed to hardwire in the brake controller. I have included some links that will help you with the ETBC7 installation.
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• Which Trailer Brake Controllers Can be Used with Electric Over Hydraulic Braking Systems
• THere are certain brake controllers that work with electric over hydraulic brakes but the Pilot # 80550 will not. For a controller that does you can use either the Tekonsha P2, # 90885 or the P3, # 90195. These are both excellent brake controllers and very reliable. The main difference is that the P3 has more comprehensive diagnostics that explains what the problem rather than just giving you a code to look up like the P2. We also have the X10, # TM75813, that you can use with electric over h
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• Finding the Stop Light Wire to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1999 Chevy Blazer
• The basic process for finding the correct wire to attach the brake controller red wire is to start by locating the brake switch above the brake pedal. Using a circuit test such as # 3808, probe the wires until you find the one that shows a signal only when the brake pedal is pressed. You may need to have the key in the ON position. If you find a wire that has power with the turn signals or running lights also it is not the correct wire. If you cannot find the correct wire you could tap into t
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• How to Terminate Power to the Trailer Brakes
• There are several ways that you can cut off the power to your trailer brakes. The easiest option would be to simply unplug your brake controller. If the brake controller is disconnected, the brakes will not receive power. If your brake controller was hardwired and cannot be unplugged, you could cut the brake output wire anywhere between the brake controller and the trailer brakes. The brake output wire is the blue wire coming from the brake controller. This wire color may be different at you
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• Prodigy Brake Controller, Part # 90185, Has Low Braking Power Compared to OEM Brake Controller
• Proper operation of the Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller, part # 90185, requires that several installation conditions be met. Please refer to the linked installation video and written instructions. The Prodigy is intended for use with electric brakes only, not electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes. The gain setting should be adjusted to match the tow vehicle and trailer combination. This may vary from vehicle to vehicle. You can try adjusting the boost control to a higher setting to incr
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• Complete Towing Setup for a 2005 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis
• The first thing I would do would be to check the end of the frame on the truck and see if there is actually space to install a trailer hitch. If the truck is similar to the one in the picture you provided, then I do not see a way to mount a hitch with the components underneath the dump bed. If space is available, you could use one of the heavy duty hitch options from Draw-Tite like part # 41947, which is a class V hitch rated up to 16000lbs towing capacity. I am including a link to the instal
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• How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 With Factory Tow Package
• To determine what additional equipment you will need to install a brake controller on your 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5, we will need to know how your truck is equipped. The tow package for the Tundra may have come with either a 4-way flat trailer connector or a 7-way round trailer connector at the rear bumper. If your Tundra came with a 4-way flat trailer connector, then you will also need the 4 and 7 Pole Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This kit includes a connector with a 7-way round and 4-way flat
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• Harness to Connect Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885, to OEM Connector on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
• You can connect your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller, part # 90885, to your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 using the custom wiring adapter from Tekonsha, part # 3020-P. One end of this custom adapter plugs in to the back of your P2 brake controller and the other end to the blue OEM harness under your dashboard. Please refer to the included photo showing the blue connector on your Ram (located above the emergency brake pedal) that will connect to the white plug on the Tekonsha adapter. I have al
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• Factory 30 Amp Fuse for Trailer Brake Control vs Auto Resetting Fuse on a Ford F-150
• Having the factory fuse is perfectly fine for an aftermarket brake controller. The benefit of a circuit breaker is that it can reset itself so you do not have to replace a fuse should it blow. So you are good to go with the 30 amp factory fuse installed. If the 14 gauge wire is output to the trailer brakes or even if it is 12 volt power to the trailer connector, 14 gauge is small. I would use 10 for 12 volt power to the connector and 12 for the brakes. However, gauge is determined by the actu
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• Under the Hood Wiring Connections to Power a Brake Controller and 7-Way on a 2011 Chevy Silverado
• You will want to have each of those wires attached to the proper locations on the power distribution box. I suppose that whoever did the installation was trying to same some time. But those circuits have different power requirements and you do not want any back feeding issues so they will need to be separated. If facing the truck from the front, the wire that comes from the left of the power distribution box will need to go to the right stud at the front of the box. The wire from the right s
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• Trailer Brakes Do Not Seem to Engage with Brake Pedal Applied on 2000 Chevy Silverado
• When testing the controller without the vehicle moving you will want to have someone use the manual override and not the brake pedal. Not all controllers will send power back with the pedal if the vehicle is still. You can do this in the cab by severing the blue wire a few inches back from the controller and then using a circuit tester to test the end coming out of the controller. It should show power when the manual override is on but not at any other time. If it shows power at any other time t
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• Where Does a Trailer Brake Controller Plug Into On a 2010 Ford Explorer
• If your 2010 Ford Explorer came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector then you will use brake controller wiring harness # 3035-P which installs in a connector behind the passenger side glove compartment. I have linked a video showing a typical installation and a link to the installation instructions for the harness. If your Explorer came with a 4-Way flat connector but not a 7-Way, the connector behind the glove box may still be there but the blue wire for brake output will not be run all th
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• Trailer Brakes Work with Separate Battery but Not from Brake Controller
• If your trailer has a break away system then there could be an issue with its wiring or battery that is causing the problems. You will also want to make sure that all ground connections on the trailer including the brake magnets and the main trailer connector ground and battery ground are attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. Check the trailer and vehicle side connects for dirt and corrosion. Corrosion can also build up where the wires attach in the backs of the connector
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• Adding Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuators to 2 Boat Trailers Towed by a 2011 Toyota Tundra
• Starting with the vehicle I recommend the P2, # 90885, because it is easy to set up, easy to use, and it is reliable. If your 2011 Toyota Tundra came with a factory 7-Way then you will also need harness # 3040-P. I have included some links to installation instructions for you. If the truck came with a 4-Way flat trailer connector then you will not use # 3040-P and instead use # ETBC7 to hardwire the 7-Way and controller to the vehicle. I have included some links that explain the ETBC7 install
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• How to Hook up a Hayes Brake Controller # 81741B in a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
• I attached an FAQ article that details everything that you will need to do in order to install a Hayes Brake Controller # 81741B in your 2007 Chevy Silverado. Basically there are 4 blunt cut wires under your dash that you will wire to the # 81741B and then a few connections under your hood that you will need to make as well. You will need to cut the connector off the back of the # 81741B and then wire them to the blunt cut wires of your vehicle. Here is what the colors of the wires on the con
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• Why Does My Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Need Max Gain to Stop Brand New Jaco Ultralite Trailer
• As long as the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 that you referenced is set up correctly the braking setting will largely be based on the brakes of the trailer. When I say installed correctly I mean that you have the controller mounted within the specified range in the instructions, not turned or tilted to the side. Since the trailer is brand new the brakes on your 2013 Jaco Ultralite X17Z may not be adjusted correctly. Check out the video I attached that shows how to init
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• Troubleshooting a Hayes energize III controller in a 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71
• Most likely the problem is in the brake switch circuit. It may be that the connection is bad and its only making intermittent connection. I would start there and inspect the wiring first and fix as necessary. If it is not that check out the FAQ article I attached on troubleshooting brake controllers. For your year Silverado there will be a few connections under the hood that will need to be made before a brake controller will function. If you have not done that yet check out the FAQ articl
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• Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2012 Toyota Tundra
• As long as you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your vehicle all you would need is the following part numbers. The Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 and a Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3040-P. If you have a factory 4-way you will need a Brake Controller Installation Kit Part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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• How to Wire a Dexter Axle Predator Brake Controller 58-8 on a 2001 GMC Sierra
• The light blue wire mentioned in the video of the # HM40975-11998 7 and 4-pole trailer connector being installed on a 2002 Silverado is for a camper shell brake light, and is not for use with an electric brake controller. The electric brake wire on your 2001 GMC Sierra is run from the port below the dash into the engine compartment, but it does not continue back to the rear wiring bundle. You will need to finish the connection by running a wire from the 7-Way in the rear of the truck up to t
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• Troubleshooting a Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller on a 1999 1500 4x4 Chevy Suburban
• Basically you will need to go over all of the connections you made for the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 to determine where the problem is. Starting with the white wire, this wire will need to be run to negative terminal of your battery so that the controller is grounded properly. Next the black wire. This wire needs to be run to the positive side of the battery through a 40 amp circuit breaker. If both of these connections are made properly then the controller should be powering on. If the
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• Trailer Brake Controller Not Working on 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
• On your 2007 Chevrolet Suburban there are two wires under the hood that have to be connected to make the tow package functional, one is the power wire to the brake control and the other is the battery charge line to the 7 way connector. These wires are both Red/Black with eyelets on them. They are coiled up under the hood and will need to be connected to the under hood fuse box. One of the wires is located between the under hood fuse box and the left (driver) side fender. The other is locate
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• What are the Ford OEM Wiring Functions for a Brake Controller on a 2004 Ford F-250
• There are 2 possible Ford OEM brake controller wiring harness configurations. If your wire bundle has a pink wire in it then the functions are as follows: Pink on truck goes to Black on controller for 12 volt power Red on truck goes to Red on controller for input from stoplight switch While on truck goes to White on controller for ground Blue on truck goes to Blue on controller for output to trailer brakes Brown on truck is not used If your factory bundle does NOT have the pink wire bu
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• How to Install Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III Brake Controller on 1986 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
• To add electric trailer brake control to your 1986 C/K Pickup you will use the brake controller and installation wiring kit that you already have, and you will also need a 4-pole trailer connector if your vehicle does not already have one under the rear bumper. The attached FAQ article details the required components and installation steps. If you need a 4-pole trailer connector, you can use part # 118312. This plugs into your tail light wiring without cutting or splicing and provides the bas
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• Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2000 Ford Ranger
• The 2000 Ford Ranger does not have a plug or wire bundle under the dash to install a brake controller. You will need to hardwire in the controller. To do this you will need to first add a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, # 118344, unless you already have one. Then you would need a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. I have included some links that explain and show the installation of the ETBC7 kit. The video is on a 2002 Ford Ranger and it will be very similar on your truck.
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• Troubleshooting NC Notification on Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885
• It is recommended that you not use the electric-over-hydraulic setting on your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 on electric-only brakes as this may cause the brake controller to work improperly. There are a couple issues that could be occurring when the NC, meaning Not Connected, pops up on this brake controller. Some common causes are corrosion on the pins or where the wires attach on the trailer and tow vehicle connectors, brake magnet wiring, or a bad controller. To determine i
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• Brake Controller Does Not Send Power to Trailer Brakes on a 2009 Honda Pilot
• In the instructions for the brake controller wiring harness # 3070-P for the 2009 Honda Pilot, if the vehicle did not come with a factory tow package there may be additional fuses and relays needed to make everything fully functional. What I recommend is to go ahead and use the vehicle owners manual to find the locations for any and all fuse/relay locations related to the tow package and brake controller wiring. There very well could be something missing. If it is a relay, it may be one that you
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Backup Lights Hooked Up To 2008 GMC Yukon XL
• After talking to some of my fellow experts, I may have a solution for you. The cause of your issue may be that the connectors have built up corrosion since the last time you have used them and it is causing the power to be blocked or be sent down a different wire. You will want to check your connectors to ensure they are free of corrosion and moisture. It is also possible that the wiring may not be connected properly or that it may be damaged. You can use a circuit tester such as the # 3808 t
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• Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller Power Light Stays On in a 2003 Chevy Silverrado
• If you turn off the truck and there is no movement sensed by the brake controller, it will show a blank display which means it is in power saving mode. I recommend turning off the truck and walking away from it for at least 15 minutes then come back and peek in the window to determine if it has indeed turned itself off. If it has not then there is something drawing power making the brake controller think it needs to be on. A dirty or corroded trailer connector could cause this problem. If you
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• Troubleshooting Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller
• When the LED of the Voyager shows any other color than green, it means that voltage is reaching the trailer brake magnets. Since activating the e brake does not typically cause the brake lights to illuminate, the LED on the controller would remain green. Since the Voyager is a proportional controller, applying the foot brake will not send voltage to the trailer brakes if the vehicle is stopped, the brake controller requires the vehicle to be moving in order to send voltage to the trailer brak
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• No Power to Brake Controller # 90185 When the Brake Pedal is Applied on 2005 GMC Sierra
• First I suggest you open your fuse box and check the fuse for the center high-mount stop light (CHMSL). If this fuse is blown it could account for the problem. If the fuse is not blown you can next check the wiring of the connector on the vehicle side of the brake controller harness. For your model year the red wire should be connected to pin D on the wiring adapter for the brake controller. Please refer to the attached photo. The red wire carries the signal from the stop lamp switch to the
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• Prodigy Brake Controller Draining Truck Battery Overnight
• Which Prodigy do you have, the original or the P2? My contact at Tekonsha tells me that if the power to controller is interrupted and re-established in rapid succession, like when you are replacing your battery, the processor of the original Prodigy can be confused which would cause the display to behave erratically or to remain on instead of going into sleep mode and shutting down like normal. Unplugging the controller for several minutes and plugging it back in should allow the processor t
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• Hard Wiring Draw-Tite Activator Trailer Brake Controller, Part # 5100, in 2004 Ford F-250/F-350
• Based on your photo it looks like the green-blue-red-white wires shown are from a factory-installed brake control harness. If you refer to the linked article on Ford brake controllers you will see a photo of the harness that I believe you have, which has the same 4 color wires. It is recommended that you test the functions on the red and green wires before connecting your brake controller. You can use a circuit tester like the Quickee # 3808. Red wire should carry +12 volts at all times. Gree
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• Which Brake Wire is Used for Hayes-Lemmerz Energize Brake Controller on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
• You will need to use the stoplight switch wire on your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado for the red stoplight switch wire on the Hayes-Lemmerz Energize brake controller # 81741B. If you look underneath your dash to the left of your steering column, you will find a bundle of wires that should have a white tag on them. Chevrolet runs the wires for an aftermarket brake controller for you, they just do not put a plug on them. The typical wire colors and connections for this bundle are listed below, b
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• No Power on 7-Way Connector on 2000 Ford F-350 With Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller, # TK90160
• If your F-350 did not come with a complete factory tow package you may need to install some additional fuses and relays to get power to your 7-way. Your owners manual or the lid of your fuse box should have legends showing which fuses/relays activate/protect which circuits. If you only need the fuses and relays you can obtain these from a local auto parts store. If you prefer a complete kit with 30-amp fuses, relays and plug-in harness with 7-way connector, we offer the TowReady Custom Fit Ha
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• No Trailer Brake Lights When Towed by 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Hopkins Brake Controller
• Since you have successfully tested your trailer with other tow vehicles you have isolated the problem to your 2002 Silverado. You do not mention whether this vehicle/trailer combination has ever worked together properly before. If so, the problem could be deteriorated connections or a bad ground. If not, the harness may have been incorrectly wired from the start. One solution is to just remove all the existing wiring and install a powered taillight converter such as part # 119190. I have incl
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• Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500
• If your 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then you can use brake controller wiring harness # 3025-P with the P2 controller # 90885. There may be some additional connections you will need to make under the hood to make everything fully functional. I have included a link to an FAQ article that will help. If your Suburban did not come with the factory 7-Way you will need to add one using # 30955. The connector to plug this 7-Way into is located above
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• Troubleshooting OL Error Message on Hidden Hitch Brake Controller # 80550 on 2007 Chevrolet 4WD 3500
• An OL error message on your brake controller indicates an overload error which could be caused by a bad ground or a short in the blue brake output wire. It sounds like the position of the wiring could be changed when the trailer is jacked up. Due to this, a nicked or loose wire may be touching the frame or some other metal component when the trailer is not jacked up so be sure to check the wires to ensure there are no broken or nicked spots. If the issue still exists, you will want to check t
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• 7-Way Trailer Connector and Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2003 Dodge Ram
• We do have a 7-Way that you can install on your 2003 Dodge Ram that did not come with a factory 7-Way. You will need to use # 37185. There will be a little hardwiring you will need to do to complete the installation. On the truck the brake (blue) wire does not run all the way back to the 4-pole at the rear; it stops at the connector that is located under the drivers side wheel well. In order to finalize the installation you must splice into this wire and continue it back to the plug. You can
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 19 ft Airstream Travel Trailer
• In order to choose the correct weight distribution system for your needs, confirming the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your Airstream is very important. I will link you to an FAQ article that will walk you through this process. Make sure to include the weight of anything stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle with the tongue weight figure. If you should determine that your trailer tongue weight falls in between 400 and 800 lbs, the Reese Strait-Line System, part # RP66
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• Troubleshooting a Tekonsha Voyager that has a Blinking Indicator Light
• Sounds like there is either a short on the trailer brake output circuit (blue wire) or the ground circuit (white wire). The first thing I would do is check for corrosion on shorts at the rear of the 7-way on your vehicle and fix as necessary. The next thing I would do is sever the blue wire behind the Draw-Tite Activator brake controller # 5100 leaving enough room for it to be reconnected and then apply 12 volts on this circuit (the side of the wire that goes to your vehicle 7-way) with yo
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• Location of Brake Light Switch on a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew
• When you are looking for the stoplight switch wire, start at the brake pedal and work upward. You will see a cluster of wires very near the pedal that will contain the brake light switch wire. On the 2010 Grand Caravan model we wired for a P2 brake controller # 90885, the cluster ran into a big round grommet on the firewall to the left of the pedal. It should be the same on your 2012 Grand Caravan Crew. The 2010 model ended up having the stoplight switch wire as a white wire with a green t
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