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Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
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The Pro Series Pilot comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Pilot. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. The amount of braking power (output) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.
Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change. Use the thumbwheel on the side to change the braking output level. The output setting will appear as a number on the digital display, with a higher number indicating higher braking power.
The Pro Series Pilot keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar to 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.
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override. The Pilot is especially flexible; its microprocessor allows the controller to even be mounted upside down, and it will still give you a readable display. The Pilot can go wherever you need it. Plus, the included wiring adapter eases installation overall. The custom connector end plugs into the port on your vehicle and the other end plugs into the controller.
You can use etrailer'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.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on this 2008 Dodge Ram pickup 1500 series quad cab, we're going to install part number 90885 from Tekonsha. This is a Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller. Now to help us with our install, we're also going to be using part number 3020-P from Tekonsha. This is a plug-in wiring adapter for electronic brake controllers with Dodge tow packages. We're underneath the dash on the driver's side of the truck, and we'll go ahead and look for a tow package port. Now on this truck, this is the blue connector right here. That's a tow package port.
Now from the factory, it's not going to be sitting there. In fact, in this particular vehicle, it was buried behind the wires right here, and taped to the wires going to the grommet. It was almost impossible to see, so you have to kind of go by feel to pull it out. Then we'll go ahead and use our adapter cord to go from the tow package to our brake controller. This will simply plug together until it snaps. Let's go ahead and look for our brake controller. First off, we've got a choice how to mount our brake controller.
If you want permanent attachment, you can use the metal bracket right here, or if you want to switch it between vehicles, it may be a good idea to use the pocket here. Now the customer was nice enough to let us know where our brake controller should sit, so this is our location, and we're going to use our pocket right here. We'll go ahead and use one of the sheet metal screws that comes with the kit, and we'll go ahead and attach it to the plastic. Now, we want to make sure that the pocket sits in a straight line with the truck. It's not anything like this. And that way our brake controller will be the same way. And then we'll go ahead and user our second screw to permanently attach it. Should go for tight.
Now we'll take our cord, and run it to the back of the pocket, then plug into the back of our brake controller. Then, put the brake controller in the pocket. We'll take a few moments to go ahead and zip tie our wire and make sure it's safe and secure and out of the way. Now the zip ties we're using doesn't come with any of the parts shown today, so it's always a good idea to get zip ties when you do any electrical on your vehicle. Let's go ahead and check out our brake controller. We have power going to it, so it shows two dots. One dot's for power, and one dot's going to be your boost setting.
We'll go ahead and touch the boost button and we'll cycle through. Let's go ahead and put it back to the factory setting. And then we'll go ahead and check out the manual override. See it says "NC" for "no connection" because there's no trailer hooked up to it. Let's go ahead and hook up a trailer and see how it works from there. With our trailer connected, it shows a "C" for a "connection". We'll go ahead and use the manual override and see how it scrolls through the numbers. This is what's set right now for our total output. Now we control the output of the power from this knob right here. All the way to zero, and it actually shows you zero, to all the way back up to eleven. In this case, it's always good to start off with setting it about in the middle, say around six. Now we'll go ahead and hit the brake pedal, and we'll get a small amount of numbers to show up, and that tells us we got signal from our brake pedal as well, so it looks like everything works. And that'll do it for our install, part number 90885 from Tekonsha, Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on our 2008 Dodge Ram quad cab 1500. .
Great service and great quality parts.
Plugged right in.
great service and product
Very simple installation.
makes life simple
The installation was a snap...
The right part for my job. thanks
Great product.
Very easy to install.
Perfect fit!
Product is correct for my needs!
Worked perfectly.
Fit perfectly, worked without any problems
fast shipping and the part was just as described
Great description of product, took 5 min to install!
Works as advertised, could not be simpler!!!
Made the install a snap. Couldn't have been easier...
Had exactly what I was looking for and shipped promptly. Thanks!
Adapter worked perfectly with my 2009 Ram 1500. No problems.
Right product. Good price. Quick shipping. Wh not to like?
If life was this easy, Plug and Play wow!
with this adapter the brake controller was installed in less than 5 minutes.
good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear
Plugs right in. Easiest installation you could ask for.
This was extremely easy to install. It only took a few minutes.
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