Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional part number: TK90160
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics.
Features:
Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
Straight-forward controls keep settings within easy reach
Gain setting lets you adjust the amount of power sent to the trailer's brakes
3 Boost levels let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness
Slide-bar manual override allows you to control trailer sway or stop in emergencies
LED display shows your current settings and diagnostic information
Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle, trailer, and the controller
Runs continuous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems
Minimizes drain on car battery when not in use
Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
Quick-disconnect feature lets you easily remove and store the controller when not in use
Replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately) required to swap controller between vehicles
Easy installation with automatic leveling
Position anywhere from -90 degrees to 90 degrees up and down
Controller must be parallel with direction of travel and horizontally level
Included harness hardwires to vehicle and plugs into controller
Plug-in, vehicle-specific adapter available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
Mounting bracket and hardware included
Specs:
Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
Compatible with electric brakes only
Dimensions: 5" long x 4-3/8" wide x 2-1/2" tall
Mounting range: between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically
Limited lifetime warranty
Gain Power Adjustment
You can adjust the gain (also known as output) with the thumbwheel on the front of the controller. Gain lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. A heavier trailer will need more power to achieve smooth, safe braking, while a lighter trailer will need less. Typically, the gain is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes.
Power Boost for Heavy-Duty Towing
The boost setting controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. You can adjust this when you're towing heavy loads and you need more umph to bring your trailer to a stop. Your tow vehicle doesn't need that much power to brake in time, but your heavy trailer does.
Depending on the level of boost, your trailer brakes can start at either 13 percent or 25 percent of the set gain. What this means is that, instead of starting at 0, the brakes will start at 25 percent and get to 100 percent sooner. This keeps the trailer from pushing your tow vehicle forward.
If your trailer weighs less than your tow vehicle, no boost is needed. But, if you want your trailer to lead the braking, you can select level B1.
Boost Levels:
Approximate Gross Trailer Weight
Boost Level
Increase in Initial Power Output
Less than tow vehicle GVW
B1
13%
Equal to tow vehicle GVW
B1 or B2
13% or 25%
Up to 25% more than tow vehicle GVW
B2 or B3*
25%
Up to 40% more than tow vehicle GVW
B3*
25%
*Both B2 and B3 offer a 25-percent boost in initial power. But the braking curve for B3 is more aggressive than that of B2. This means that, even though you will start out with the same intensity when using these boost levels, you will get an overall more aggressive braking experience with the higher level. So if you use B3, you will reach maximum braking sooner than if you use B2.
To adjust the boost, use the blue push-button on the top of the Primus IQ.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
The Tekonsha Primus IQ comes with an easy-to-reach, slide-bar manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar to the left, towards the center of the controller. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
Quick, Simple Installation
The Primus IQ can mount between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically, but the brake controller still needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel.
After mounting the Primus IQ unit in your cab using the included bracket, hardwire one end of the included pigtail harness directly into your vehicle. The other end plugs into the brake controller. To remove the IQ for storage when you're not using it, just unplug the unit and slide it out of the bracket. With a replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately), you can even transfer the IQ to another vehicle.
Installation Accessories
See etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle
Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required:
20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
Proportional Braking
The Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Primus IQ uses an internal inertia sensor to detect how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
90160 Tekonsha Primus I-Q Proportional Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles
39528 Hidden Hitch Proportional Brake Control
20191 Draw-Tite I-Stop IQ Proportional Brake Control
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Want a brake controller from one of the most trusted names in the business
Haul a trailer only occasionally or mostly for short stretches
No, if you:
Have a trailer with hydraulic brakes
Rely heavily on the manual override function - the slide on this has a tendency to stick
Are limited on mounting locations in your cab and don't want to lose any leg room
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury part number: 3035-P
Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.
Features:
Wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller
Custom connector end plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle
Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
Compatible time-delayed brake controllers: Draw-Tite Activator I (5100), Draw-Tite Activator II (5500), Draw-Tite Activator III (5520) and Tekonsha PowerTrac (39523)
Compatible proportional brake controllers: Tekonsha Prodigy (90185), Tekonsha P2 (90885), Tekonsha P3 (90195), Tekonsha Primus IQ (TK90160) and Tekonsha Voyager (39510)
Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter
For most applications, the factory plug is located beneath the dash, near the center console. If you have a Ford full-size van, the harness is underneath and to the left of the steering column. The Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer have 6-pin connectors behind the glove box on the passenger's side. On a Ford 2010 Flex, the connection point is under the front edge of the dash directly below the steering column. On a 2013 Ford Explorer, the connection point could be behind the driver's side kick panel. On a 2014 Ford Explorer, the brake controller port is located by the steering column.
To install your electric brake controller you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein these wires are run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. Often, a brake controller wiring harness is included with your tow package. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. If, however, you have a brake controller with a plug in place of the four loose wires, you can use the Tekonsha adapter.
This adapter requires no hardwiring. It is designed to plug directly into your electric brake controller for the simplest installation possible. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.
303500 Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter with 2 Plugs
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional - TK90160
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury - 3035-P
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3800 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics. Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.
by: J06/19/2013
THANKS for the Brake Controller unit from ETrailer. It arrived w/in 5 days from your MO location to my So CAL residence.
Even as an Engineer/Scientist from the Delta IV rocket program and no experience with brake controllers, I was able to install this unit by myself. Your continued (live human) support and online video clips proved to be the key elements to this installation...without my symbolic pocket protector.
I have attached a few images of the unit, mounted to the fuse-panel cover (3/16 attachments with locking hex nuts) in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (with factory tow package). The placement of the unit onto the panel cover allows a new panel cover (no holes drilled) to be used when it is time to sell the vehicle.85308
I ordered the trailer brake adapter harness for my 2010 full size Range Rover. It fit great and its well made to do the swap, for others that will read this here is how. I found the brake connector in the truck was hidden behind the fat harness thats next to the inside left kick panel, just behind the hood release panel By pulling on the OBD 2 wire harness, I found it was tied to the OBD harness.
Some say that the connector is on the left side of the steering column , in my truck is was on the far side of the fat harness so it was hard to see.
I had to remove the left side console, I removed the screw, then pulled the bottom of the wood panel towards the left door, the 2 pins released, then the panel slides to the rear of the truck to dislodge the top pin.
5 screws secured the lower panel , remove the lamp ,unplug it, then remove the OBD 2 connector from its mount , slide the gray collar to the left kick panel then the harness pushes up out of its holder. Plug in your new adapter harness for your trailer brake controller, Assemble is the reverse of taking it apart. in the picture the new harness is connected to the gray connector351855
I ordered a Draw-Tite 5535 Brake Controller & adapter cable 3035-P from etrailer for my 2011 Ford Holiday Rambler F53 Chassis RV to tow my Tow Dolly with electric brakes. I ordered the parts on Saturday and received them on Thursday using economy shipping rate which was great. I received just what I ordered and installed them today (Friday) everything worked perfect and the install was very quick and easy. 0543.jpg is my Brake Controller 5535. 0544.jpg is my Adapter Cable 3035-P. 0548.jpg is a picture of the Ford Factory cable in the RV. 0535.jpg is a picture of the end of the Ford Factory cable that the Adapter Cable 3035-P plugs into. 0550.jpg is a picture of the Brake Controller 5535 installed to the right of the steering wheel. 612120
Great no problems, Plug & Play made a hard job easy.
by: Steve M12/27/2016
Product was delivered on time. Installation vehicle was a 2012 Ford Expedition Limited with factory tow package and was a breeze. I purchased the pre-wired pigtail which fit the Ford connector with no problem. I used the snap-in plastic bracket, mounted on the knee panel as close as possible to the center console. I held the bracket in place using painters tape to check the mounting position before driving in the self tapping screws. Start to finish was less than 10 minutes. I pull a 29' tandem axel travel trailer which comes in around 7,000 lbs and so far, stopping has been smooth and even with no jerking.328184
I have installed the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller with the ETBC7 Brake Controller wiring kit on my 1990 Chevy Blazer Scottsdale. Everything that I needed was included and the installation instructions were simple. We will be trying it out for the first time in early November when we are going to rent a small travel trailer. If we like the experience we may buy a travel trailer to go with our brake controller! Before and after pictures attached. Thanks for the quick service and support.228964
Multiple products which I purchased from Etrailer to upgrade my Capri Rodeo truck camper. The steps are well made, easy to setup, and extremely helpful in entering and exiting. I set them next to the door when travelling. The trailer brake controller smoothed out the jerking that was a problem for far too long and simple to install. The vent cover was definitely needed as the original had a hole in it. The removal and replacement went well. 584162
All the items are quality products and still working well.
by: Linus01/30/2014
Pictures of the install. Approximately a 20 min job. First picture my finger is pointing to the factory plug with the etrailer supplied harness plugged in. Note the harness did not specify that the white common with the ring terminal should be connected to ground. But then again that SHOULD be obvious. I will be towing this weekend so I will rate the product then. One minor gripe is that there is always power to the unit which is a battery drain (as evidenced with the key out of the ignition and the unit stayed on) Not sure as to the impact but the controller can always be unplugged or removed. Sorry for the dirty floor mats in the photos. 115201
I'd ordered the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Trailer Brake Controller (1 to 4 Axles ) on a Monday with a Wednesday delivery date of two days, as I'd specified. I have a Lincoln Navigator that had the factory installed heavy tow package. I had also ordered the adapter connector for Prodigy P2 controller to the Navigator's factory plugin. The entire install took me 15 minutes. I found the video review of the controller quite helpful as it demonstrated how to static set the controller's setting before drive trials and how to set the "boost" settings. Good price and very easy to install.557090
I haven't towed with the it yet. But installation on my 2007 Ford F150 was pretty simple. The plastic panel I attached it to had steel behind it. So I removed the plastic panel, mounted the bracket, then trimmed the excess length off the screws, and reinstalled the panel. The wiring harness plugged right into the truck's plug under the steering wheel. It seems like a great product, and having the specifc wiring harness for my truck made it simple to install. Sheila was very helpful too. Thanks.454728
installed on a 2009 F-150 everything was as advertised. It was plug and play. My truck had the wire plug behind the dash so was easy to hook up. I installed it in the hole below the coin holder. To reach the pre-wired plug you have to remove the panel anyway. I don't like any wires showing or anything I might hit with my leg. So did not mount it on the lower dash. You have to pull the plastic box out to unplug the connector. So just cut off the back of the box off and run the connector through the hole and connect to the controller. This way you can remove the controller anytime you want. Also you can see the readout much easier then mounting it on the lower dash. See pics 333618
Worked out perfectly for me, super easy installation with adapter harness. Work's flawlessly, easy one hand gain control with control's on front. My truck had nice cubby it fit in so out of the way and seamless look. Thanks for a great product and service.1043277
The brake controller we purchased and had professionally installed works perfectly. We had it installed in our RV for use when towing a large vehicle trailer. It's reliable and simple. It was a great purchase!1736159
by: Michael05/15/2022
2021 Ford Explorer
Exactly what I needed to install my Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller in my 2021 Ford Explorer. The install video from eTrailer was perfect and made the install really easy!!1298309
Michael
5/16/2023
No issues a year later. Wiring adapter still doing its job!
by: Shawn W.04/10/2020
I've been running the Tekonsha Primus IQ for just over a year now. Very pleased w/ it. Simple set up & operation. I tow a variety of trailers w/ my '07 2500 HD including dump trailer w/ firewood, car hauler, and enclosed cargo trailer. The weights are anywhere from empty, to 5k. Very easy to adjust as conditions change. I borrowed a trailer from a family member and the controller picked up a short. Come to find out a wire was pinched from ramps being slid in on the underside. The digital screen notified me before loading it up and hitting the road. I would recommend this product.776787
Works like a dream on my single axle 3200 lb travel trailer and my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Like many of the other Tacoma owner reviewers, I mounted my Tekonsha Primus IQ controller in the small cubby to the left of the steering wheel and ran a couple screws up through the lower switch access to mount the bracket hidden inside the dash. Ended up looking like a factory install, exposing just enough of the unit to access the controls and read the display.972625
This is a great controller, recommended by my trailer manufacturer. I actually don't know too much about it, how it works, etc. But it doesn't require much knowledge to use it. Install it like instructed by etrailer it just works. You can see the number goes up as you apply more pressure on the brake pedal, and the trailer stops with no problem. It's magic. The only thing I wished they do is to supply a longer length of the thin wire to connect to the break line. For my 2013 CRV, the break line you need to tap into is on the left side of the steering column, if you want to install the break controller on the right side, the wire is a little so short; but you can make it, it's just a little tight. I want to install the break controller to the right side of the steering column because I don't want to accidentally bump into it every time I get in and out of the car. It's a great, the best product though.450595
Installed quickly an easily into my 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD by wiring up to the factory harness. Be sure to watch the etrailer.com video to see which wires need connected at the fuse box in the engine compartment! (Easy hook-ups, just need to make sure you see which ones get hooked up and where.)
And if you don't use your ash tray, these brake controllers squeeze nicely into the ash tray compartment/recess in the lower part of the dash. Makes a great place to keep most of the controller out of the way and it's easy to install (you will have to create 2x new holes in the plastic detachable controller mounting bracket but its very easy - you can see the mounting screws in the 'new' holes and the old holes go unused as shown in the photo).
Only had a trailer hooked up once, but the controller functioned as designed. I think the 'Boost' function will come in handy if I use a well-loaded trailer and need some additional stopping power from the trailer. 135875
Still working just fine. The Tekonsha controller and adapter performed fine on a long tow from NJ to OK and back last year, and I suspect they will continue to work just fine in the future. Definitely the way to go if the factory wiring is present.
by: Jim H.06/11/2014
Shipping was great. Stared at it for a couple of days before unpacking. The trailer connector mounting was easy with the holes almost matching the existing holes on my 2013 Toyota Highlander. The first four wires are a snap, they are just plugged into the existing four pin connector. I routed the two wire cable towards the front using ty wraps and improvised L brackets fixed to existing chassis screws.
I mounted the Circuit Breakers on the inside of the left fender making sure there was hood clearance (see photo). Then I hit a snag. There was no easy way to get the brake and 12V power wire to the brake controller inside the car. For grins, I goggled "brake controller video" for my car and came up with a video made by "eTrailer." (Thank you eTrailer) Three things from the video helped me: wire access from inside the car through the firewall, a place to mount the controller and how to locate the brake wire. After the installation I had 18" of two wire cable left over. The install took me about six hours. (I'm 71 and I took my time.)
A couple days later I connected the trailer for a test ride. The brake controller worked like a dream.
Things I liked: Retaining the four wire trailer plug setup next to the seven wire trailer plug. Controller display works but you don't have to look at it. The two wire cable was adequate for the job. Being an Engineer (retired) I worry about things like that.
Thing I didn't like: The mounting plate for the trailer plug is a little weak. A stiffer plate would have been better suited for me. and, oh yeh, somebody else to install it. ;=)
I installed the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake controller in my brother's 4 Runner just before he and his wife took their small (18 ft) camper on a month long trip out west. It did what was expected of it... Proportional brake control, with little adjustment after initial set up!1700140
by: Terry G08/21/2018
Installed in my 2014 GMC Acadia in about 30 minutes. Used the GMC plug-in wiring adapter. No problems. Looks like it was made for that location.556263
2011 f150 3.5EB XLT superCrew. Easy plug and play install with the harness I bought also on etrailer, the problem was mounting. I hated the way the supplied mounts looked and didn’t want to bump into it. With some careful measuring and a hacksaw I was able to mount it inside the “plastic cup thingy” that fills the void where the factory controller would be. Attached pictures, the factory plastic cup thingy screws keep it locked in place and the supplies screws let’s you mount the controller into the plastic cup. Looks crooked with the white/silver plastic covering but it is aligned with direction of travel and level, also berey snug and mounted solidly.1060418
IT WORKED PERFECTLY. This is my first time to purchase, install, and use a brake controller. Add to top it off, it was my first time to pull a trailer. It was on a Saturday, exactly six days before a scheduled tent-camping trip, when my wife found a good deal on a used pop up camper. The camper was equipped with electric brakes, so it was required to install a brake controller on my SUV. It was Sunday (next day) when I ordered the Tekonsha TK90160, along with the other necessary part numbers #118449, #A0500, #18136, #ETBC7. I was planning to take the parts to a shop to have it installed as soon as I received them. I was hoping I can get them on Tuesday, but UPS dropped it off to the local post office, which caused it to be delivered at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon. The shops that I went to either did not have an installer available, or were all booked for the week. I had to "take courage" and install it myself. I am so thankful that etrailer.com provides extensive videos of reviews, installation, and operation of the products that they sell. I made the connections as shown and hoped for the best. I picked up the camper on Thursday, and was sooo relieved that it worked perfectly. We took off on Friday and the camping trip was a success. We are looking forward to making more good memories with our camper. Thank you etrailer!276385
Installation was straightforward with help from the online videos. I also installed the ETBC7 universal installation kit. At first I thought etrailer had shorted some parts, but it turns out that the 18140 bracket is sold separately. Had to take back the choice words I uttered under breath. Ended up mounting the provided bracket directly to the hitch with screws which was a little more difficult. As a safety measure--and a little on the overboard side--I also used a dremel to cut a small slit in the center of the provided bracket so I could attach a hose clamp similar to the one in 18140. Space inside the cab for mounting the brake controller was tight. Nonetheless, all works fine per my test meter. Don't yet have a trailer to connect, but meter checks out fine.443359
For a trailer brake controller that combines excellent performance with an affordable price I highly recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160. This is a proportional controller which means it will automatically send back power to the trailer brakes in correspondence to the force you apply to the brakes in your Silverado. It features an easy-to-read LED display with continuous diagnostics to alert you of any potential issues and 3 boost levels that let you fine tune your braking aggressiveness. view full answer...
The "S.H" error code on the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 indicates the following per the instructions:
1. Brake wire sees short during idle condition.
2. Use of some test lights or non-Tekonsha testers can cause this problem.
The brake wire is the blue brake output wire that runs from the back of the brake controller to the trailer connector and then from the trailer connector to the brake assemblies. I recommend having the trailer looked over for shorts view full answer...
If the manual slide is not working with the brake controller, you need to test the wires going into the brake controller, make sure you have power entering the brake controller on the black wire. On the red wire you will only want power when the brake pedal is pressed. If it is connected correctly it may be a problem with the unit.
If your B1 setting is too high then you need to properly adjust your trailer brakes. I've linked below instructions on how to properly adjust the power to view full answer...
To install a brake controller on your 2021 Ford F-150 that does not have the factory tow package all you need is the 4-way kit part # C75WR, the # ETBC7 to covert it to a 7-way and wire in the brake controller and then a controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR. view full answer...
This is something that has come up with the N-Series Isuzu trucks before. With that being said, you will want to get the stop light signal from a different source. If your vehicle has a center high mount stop lamp, or CHMSL, this will be a great place to connect the brake controller's stoplight wire. The CHMSL can be used to gain a stoplight signal regardless of if your vehicle has separate or combined brake/turn wiring.
However, if you do not have the CHMSL, you can simply splice the view full answer...
It sounds like the intensity or power setting may be set wrong for your trailer. The best advice I can give you would be to just go through the initial setup instructions and see if that fixes the problem you are experiencing. It sounds like the sensitivity might be set to high and your controller is just reacting too quickly when you are letting up on the brakes.
I attached the installation instructions for this controller that detail how to set this controller up properly.
If you view full answer...
Since your 2014 Thor is built on a Ford F-53 chassis there is a brake controller harness under the dash so you can easily install the # TK90160 that you referenced. The correct harness is the part # 3035-P and I attached a picture that shows where you'll find the connector on your RV. view full answer...
The plug for the brake controller unit should have been plugged into the back of the coin holder, as seen in the attached video starting at the 4:36 minute mark. From the attached video it appears to have 9 wires bundled together, so this would be what you want to look for within the wiring down below the dash. To properly hardwire the brake controller you will want to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 and test for function, and then splice to the corresponding brake controller wire.
The view full answer...
To convert the 4-way on your 2016 Toyota Highlander to a 7-way so that you can install a brake controller like the Primus IQ part # TK90160 will require the installation of the part # ETBC7. This comes with everything needed. I attached an install video for this product on a similar 2014 Highlander for you to check out as well as a link to the install instructions.
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To switch the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller, part # TK90160, from your 2006 Toyota Tundra, to your 2011 Toyota Tundra should be very simple.
If you had a factory 7-Way on your 2006 Tundra, you can just unplug the brake controller from the vehicle and use the same # 3040-P wiring harness to install it in the 2011 Tundra.
If you have a 4-Flat connector on your 2011 Tundra right now you can use the Hopkins Adapter, part # 37185, to install a 7-Way. This adapter will plug into the view full answer...
Thanks for the picture! Sorry to tell you but the E r code on your Primus IQ Brake Controller item # TK90160 means that it needs to be replaced. There is an internal error on the inside of the brake controller that cannot be fixed. The good news is that the wiring harness for the Primus can be used on the other Tekonsha Brake Controllers like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 item # 90885 or the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 item # 90195. view full answer...
I have good news.
As you mentioned in your question, the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 is a proportional unit. This means that the controller is going to send a brake output back to the 7-Way in proportion to the vehicle's deceleration. Because of this it will send minimal power when testing it by depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle is parked. The manual override will always send back full power which is why you got 14V when applying it.
This essentially view full answer...
The NC on your Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 is simply showing power to the brake controller without a trailer connected. It should do this and display for a 15 seconds before going away. The NC means the brake controller is seeing no trailer connection.
The button being pushed should not show anything when a trailer isn't connected. When a trailer is connected it would give you a power output range between 0.0 volts and 13 volts. I've attached a photo of part of view full answer...
The ER would mean there is an internal error on the inside of the brake controller that cannot be fixed. I believe that is the code you are experiencing. The brake controller will have to be replaced. The P2 # 90885 will use the same plug as the Primus so it is a great option for a replacement. It uses the latest generation of inertia sensor and is much more reliable. view full answer...
Some OEM brake controllers will not function correctly with electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) braking systems. If your trailer has new Dexter hydraulic bakes that are actuated by an EOH actuator like # HBA16 that could be the issue. Not all brake controllers have an optional setting for this type of operation but aftermarket units like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 do and will work fine with either electric drum brakes or EOH brakes. All you need is wiring adapter # 3016. The linked article details view full answer...
The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 and Prodigy P2 # 90885 will not allow for horizontal position change although they do allow for more vertical positioning. This is due to the internal deceleration sensor. If you want a proportional controller with the ability to mount on the dash in a different orientation, I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR or the Curt Spectrum # C51170. These both use a box under the dash so the mount to view full answer...
The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter # 3014-P will plug into the factory connection on your 2020 Jeep Cherokee. This will make installing your Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 plug and play.
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For your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 you asked from will connect to your truck using harness # 3016. This wiring harness will plug into the upper left hand side of the enclosed black box to the left of your brake pedal. I've attached a video of the installation on a 2017 Silverado 1500 to assist. I've also attached a photo to help. view full answer...
You might try unplugging the controller and plugging back in to reset it. Also you might try some contact cleaner in the slot where the lever is and then slide back and forth quickly to try and clean out the contacts. view full answer...
On the part # 3035-P the wiring colors are the standard brake controller wiring colors. Red is for stoplight circuit, white is for ground, black is 12 volt power and blue is brake output circuit for carrying the braking power back to the trailer brake assemblies. view full answer...
Yes, you can convert the factory 4-way trailer connector to a 7-way connector on your 2010 Ford Expedition. To add the 7-way connector, you will want a 4-way to 7-way adapter, like part # 37185. You may also need another 5ft or 6ft of 10 gauge wire, # 10-1-1. Your Expedition will already have the electric brake and 12 volt power wires ran to the back of the vehicle along the drivers side frame rail. If the 12 volt power wire is not hot, then you may also need a relay and a 30-amp fuse from view full answer...
If your 2020 Explorer is equipped with the factory 7-way trailer connector, it will be have the brake controller connector under the dash. The connector is located under the dash, above and to the right of where the driver's right knee would be. The connector will be rectangular, and will be gray in color. If you use a Tekonsha brake controller like the Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160, the # 3035-P wiring adapter is the correct harness.
If the vehicle doesn't have the factory 7-way, view full answer...
How you'll proceed will depend on whether it's a single rear wheel or a dual rear wheel van.
If it's the DRW, use the Tekonsha # 22116 which provides the connector to install your brake controller.
If it's the SRW, the install will be a bit more involved. You'll need the # 20127 pigtail (if you don't already have it), the controller, our # ETBC7 brake controller install kit and the # C56327 wiring harness. The # ETBC7 includes everything needed to install the controller, including view full answer...
Installing a 7-way and brake controller in your 2010 Ford Expedition is relatively easy but you'll need three things. You'll need a brake controller like our very popular and great value # TK63VR, install harness # 3035-P which plugs in under your dash, and a 7-way adapter part # 37185 which you'll run a single wire to a harness already present at the rear frame rail of your vehicle.
See attached picture for the connections that get made at the rear of the vehicle. view full answer...
You'll need the # 3035-P brake controller wiring harness. We've found the connector either directly above the brake pedal or nearer the center console. The connector will be gray in color which should make it easier to locate. We do not have an ebay store, we sell directly from our website, etrailer.com.
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The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 37BG is on a Ford F-53 chassis which means the correct Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers for you is part # 3035-P, not part # 3034-P. view full answer...
The brake controller install harness for your 2018 Forest River FR3 30DS on a Ford chassis F53 is the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 3035-P. This will give you the ability to plug-in and go. Just use the connection you mentioned under the steering column.
This adapter works perfectly with our most quality and efficient unit, the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This proportional brake controller will activate your trailer brakes view full answer...
The installation instructions for the custom brake controller adapter # 3035-P indicate that the brake controller port is under the dash, near the center of the console. The port will have a 6-pin connector that will mate with the one on the adapter at the end of the harness.
I have attached a photo of the harness end connector for you to compare to the fitting you have found in your truck.
If you do not already have a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer view full answer...
I do have an option for you but we don't carry any vehicle specific trailer brake controller wiring harnesses for a 2005 Ford F-150 as the controller is discontinued and no longer made. That said, if you remove the plug from the unit and the brake controller side plug from the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter part # 3035-P you can wire it up without splicing into the vehicle.
It might also be time for an upgrade and in which case I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller view full answer...
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 view full answer...
For a 5,000 lb trailer a brake controller would be recommended. For your 2016 Ford Explorer there should be a port under the dash if you have a factory 7-way connector at the rear of the vehicle. To install a Tekonsha brake controller like the best-selling P2 part # 90885 you would only need the correct install harness # 3035-P.
On a 2016 Ford Explorer, the brake controller port is located by the steering column near the steering wheel.
For a brake controller I would recommend the view full answer...
As long as the 1994 Ford F-350 came with a factory trailer connector (4-Way or 7-way are the most common) you can use the Tekonsha Wire Replacement, # 3035-P. This harness fits your truck and the Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller, # TK90160. I have included links to the installation details for both parts for you.
If the truck did not come with a factory installed trailer wiring connector of any kind, you would need to hardware the brake controller. For that you would first have to install view full answer...
The factory brake controller port for your 2019 Coachmen Mirada that's built on the Ford F-53 should be located on the left hand side of the steering column support, which is near the emergency brake pedal. I have attached an image that gives a clearer view of this.
The Plug-In Adapter # 3035-P that you referenced is the correct harness to allow for a plug-and-play install using this port with a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 (great choice) that you were looking at. view full answer...
If you take a look at the :20 mark in the attached video on a 2000 Ford Expedition, the location of the brake controller port will be shown. It is a grey connector and may be taped to other wires in the harness as well but should still be in this general location. The correct adapter for Tekonsha brake controllers is part # 3035-P.
If your vehicle did not come with a factory trailer connector then you will need to use both part # 118344 and part # ETBC7 to complete your wiring. If your view full answer...
Since you have a 7-Way you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.
First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to set up.
Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will view full answer...
I wish we knew exactly which wire it is in the harness you have found but that's not something we have access to. So you can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test all of the wires that you have found while someone holds and releases the manual override of the controller as one way to find it or you can bypass all of that by running a 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 from the 7-way to the blue wire of the controller and you'd be set. view full answer...
Actually on an E-450 the plug is actually located behind an interior panel. If you check out the picture I attached you can see where it is pointed out. view full answer...
To install a brake controller like our best selling P2 Brake Controller part # 90885 in your 2004 Lincoln Navigator all you would need is the harness part # 3035-P and the 7-way adapter part # 37185.
To wire in the # 37185 to the vehicle wiring so that the wiring brake controller is activated you will need to follow the 4-way trailer connector wires from the trailer connector to the front of the vehicle. These wires connect to a factory plug along the frame rail, usually on the driver's view full answer...
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This harness works as it should, a good product,