Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional part number: 90885
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large, digital LED display, 3 boost levels, battery protection, 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
Simple controls make it easy to operate the controller
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
Built-in, rotary-style manual override lever is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
Auto-dimming, blue LED display is easy to read
Automatically adjusts screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions
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 by drawing only 3.6 milliamps when not in use
Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
Defends brake controller and trailer breakaway systems against shorts
Automatic leveling lets you mount at any angle up and down for an easy installation
Controller must be parallel with direction of travel and horizontally level
Mounting bracket and hardware included
Included harness hardwires to vehicle and plugs into controller
Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake-control adapter available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
Quick-disconnect feature lets you easily remove and store the controller when you don't need it
Replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (7686 - sold separately) required to swap controller between vehicles
Specs:
Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
Dimensions: 5-1/8" long x 3-1/8" wide x 2" tall
Length of hardwire pigtail: 30"
Mounting: 360 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 to100 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.
Safety Features
The Prodigy P2 offers key safety features to prevent damage to various components of your towing setup. Integrated reverse battery protection shields the brake controller and your trailer's breakaway system from shorts. When the P2 is not in use, it will be in power-saving mode. In this setting, it draws only 3.6 milliamps, minimizing drain on your vehicle's battery.
The P2 also comes equipped with a hold feature to prevent wear on your brakes. When you're waiting at a red light, you don't need your trailer brakes on at full power. The longer you sit there, the more they will overheat. But with the P2, any time your tow vehicle and trailer are at a standstill with the brakes applied for more than 5 seconds, the hold feature will kick on and reduce power to just 25 percent. This will keep your trailer in place while saving your brakes.
The P2 keeps the manual override within easy reach, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just twist the rotary-style lever from right to left. 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.
The Prodigy P2 also offers diagnostics such as:
Open ground
Overload
Output short
Power loss
No trailer connection
Automatic Leveling and Simple Installation
The self-leveling feature of the P2 ensures that the brake controller continues to function even as you drive up steep hills or through the mountains. Simply mount it in your cab at any vertical angle, and the controller will level itself automatically thanks to its 360-degree rotational range. This makes the installation that much easier. But keep in mind that the P2 must be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel to work correctly.
Installation is a snap. After mounting the P2 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 P2 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 (P7685 - sold separately), you can even transfer the Prodigy P2 to another vehicle.
Installation Accessories
For even easier installation, a vehicle-specific specific wiring adapter is available for most newer trucks and SUVs. One end of the custom adapter plugs into your vehicle, and the other end plugs into the controller - no hardwiring required.
See also 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 Prodigy P2 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 Prodigy P2 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.
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:
Tow a trailer or camper several times a year
Often use the manual override while towing to feather the brakes
Trust a brake controller backed by years of reliable use
No, if you:
Have limited leg room in your cab that you can't spare for a bulky brake controller
Swap trailers often and want presets so you don't waste time adjusting settings
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM part number: 3015-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 junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.
Features:
Adapter is wired for GM trucks and SUVs from 2003 to 2006 and 2007 classic body style trucks
Wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller
Custom connector end plugs into the electric junction box 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), Draw-Tite I-Command (5535), 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
This adapter plugs into the port that is built into the electric junction box beneath your vehicle's dash. The black box is located to the left of the steering column, just above the carpet. To plug in the adapter, first remove the cover on the box. The adapter plugs into the second slot from the left, on the top row.
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.
301500 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 Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM - 3015-P
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3773 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large, digital LED display, 3 boost levels, battery protection, 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 junction box beneath your vehicle's dashboard.
by: Shaun03/17/2024
I purchased the brake controller and wiring harness from you all and installed it watching the video on your website. I followed the instructions to an absolute T. Got everything ready and tested the product and got an SH error code for the blue brake wire shorting out. I pinned and measured resistance and everything was coming back fine (4+ ohms resistance). I then hooked a power prope to it to find the short along the frame and nothing. I had power from the female connector all the way up to the brake controller. After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I found that the female trailer connector was shorted internally. See the attached picture. The blue and green ring terminals inside of the female trailer connector were touching. Replaced the trailer connector and now all is well.1749271
I had a Prodigy P2 controller in my last pickup and was really pleased with it. So wanted to install the same thing in my newer truck Everything worked smoothly on installation. Made the necessary adjustments to controls after hooking to the trailer and it works great!1494673
by: Duane03/14/2024
I have a Tekonsha controller on my 2001 Chevy Silverado and it worked like a charm for over 18 years.I'm sure that the new Prodigy P2 will do the same.1747776
the controller has great reviews, I got it because my factory controller wasn't working well with the new camper that has electric/hydraulic brakes and I was experiencing a 5 second lag for the trailer brakes to come on. this controller works better with a 2 to 3 second lag, need to try a couple different combos on settings, have the boost at 3 (per recommendations) and gain at 2.5 and under hard braking it locks up the trailer tires. going to try boost on 2 and bump up the gain and see if that works better.1579297
by: Philip03/04/2016
This is the second one I purchased. The first was 10 years ago and installed in my 06 GMC. It has worked flawlessly allowing for safe and smooth stops from normal braking to a few of the panic stops that had to made over the years. The new owner of the truck likes the way it works too. I have multiple trailers and with one initial setup on the lightest trailer was able to tow all of them without changing anything but the boost setting to compensate for the different trailer weights. When needing for a controller for my 07 Silverado there was no other unit that would fill the bill. This P2 looks the same except for the blue display instead of the red. The install took 20 minutes using the direct fit cable ordered with the controller. Setup was easy as with the first unit. I wanted the placement above the parking brake pedal so the OBD II connecter had to be moved. I did the same with the 06 GMC. It is a comfortable place to reach and it keeps the light away from the passenger's eyes at night. As good as the Tekonsha controller is it is even a sweeter deal buying it from etrailer. The quick shipping, excellent pricing and knowledgeable staff are second to none in customer service.239604
Installed this in my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. I thought that I would add some input on installation that would help others. I found a way to route the power distribution wires in the frame of the Jeep that did not require the use of a fish tape. If you look at the frame just behind the rear tire you will see a hole in the face of the frame. Start pushing the wire bundle foreword. It will rise up and over the U shaped frame portion of the rear axle and then down along the passenger compartment area. About there, you will be running out of pushing stiffness. Look for the wire bundle to appear at a similar hole in the frame in that area. Grab it a and pull out approximately 4 feet and then push it right back in the same hole going foreword. This time you will look for the wire bundle to appear at again a similar hole just foreword of the driver compartment. Now is the time to grab it and start heading up to the engine compartment outside the frame. Do the same procedure for the wire going aft for the plug end of the installation. For the wires going through the firewall, Jeep has conveniently added a nice foam lined hole to route wires through. You will see this hole position in the attached photo with a green wire coming through. The plastic cover around the steering column pulls down from the top and hinges at the bottom. Remove the metal plate with two bolts to get to the brake switch. Twist and pull the brake switch out foreword and go for the brown stripped wire as your brake circuit. Do order the LONG frame bracket adapter for the switch plug at the rear. To drill the steel for the supplied plug bracket just takes too long. Now that you have it installed you will notice that the power will remain on the unit after you turn the key off. Don't sweat this as it will not stay on long. I doubt a few milliamps draw is going to kill your battery!231113
Great product! Since I pull my goose neck with electric brakes, with my semi truck tractor, it acts as a interface between the air brakes and the electric trailer brakes, and acts as a Johnson bar if I need to get the trailer back under control.1747574
by: Larry L.04/29/2015
The online video showing the installation of the Prodigy P2 trailer brake control into a 2011 Ford Ranger was excellent! It made the installation into my Ranger simple and straight forth. I have yet to hook up to my travel Trailer and adjust it for brake setting, but all readout displays thus far are as stated in the instructions. Having previously installed the trailer connector, I did not purchase the installation kit and in retrospect for cost effective and simplicity would recommend anyone to purchase the kit along with the controller. I believe I am going to be very pleased with this product. Thank you 188777
very nice controller, very smooth and you don't have to mount it flat!! e trailer is the best company i ever worked with. they have pics, video, email support(exellent) and just flat out make it easy for you to do it yourself instead of paying some dirt bag $300 to install at your local trailer shop. i also installed kit #ETBC7 and once agian it was awesome. COMPLETE with DETAILED directions. i'm not a mechanic or hack employee at local trailer shop....BUT dealing with etrailer and there parts made my install very easy and CLEAN!!!117534
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller arrived on time and is just what I needed. The installation and operating instructions are easy to understand and should make installation a breeze. I'll give an update after I get it installed.1741583
by: Joseph05/24/2022
Just installed it. My Camper is a restored 1966 Frolic with electric brakes that I am getting checked out tomorrow. Unit installed fine on my Chevrolet Colorado and the actual installation video with the Colorado was perfect! Thanks - I will recommend it to a friend who needs to do the same on his Silverado.1301593
by: Kevin P.03/16/2011
I didn’t have a good location that was reachable while driving so I mounted the controller on top of the dash. I leveled the bracket with a spacer and ran the harness by an access panel. I used about 70’ of the duplex wire due to running the cable to front and then back to the house batteries inside the coach. The access panel made it easy to make the connections and run the wires through the firewall. I mounted the 40 AMP and 30 AMP circuit breakers up front in the main fuse panel box. I drilled a hole through the box and firewall to run the wires from the brake controller to the breaker and to the blue wire for the tow connection at the back of the coach. I ran the battery connections to my house batteries up front instead of using the engine batteries in the back. I found the brake connection wire under the coach in front directly below the brake pedal. I mounted the converter in a beam in the back with lots of zip ties 9444
My 2002 Tundra was not manufactured with the modular plug for trailer brakes. While searching for the solution, the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 showed up with a complete installation video from front to back (battery to hitch). Now installed, it performs great with my trailer rig.1710211
by: Garry in Indio06/25/2017
Used in conjunction with harness kit for my 2002 tundra, this year has no provisions for towing trailer with electric brakes. The controler itself has proven itself nicely, with no issues with installation or use, adjust easily. The mounting location I chose may have some slight interference issues with legs on taller people, but I have not had any @ 5'11". The truck is a midsized so room is more limited. I'm towing a tandem 14' trialer with 4 seat RZR, tracking and stopping is perfect, even under hard breaking.398903
It was exactly a plug and play option for my 2007 Silverado 2500HD Classic. The harness worked flawlessly with the brake controller and has been perfect for many trips so far.1722795
by: Dan 06/05/2023
Used it for a season’s worth of towing camper with my 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ and it works great. Easy to use and effective. With a controller installed there is a big difference in braking; right away you could tell that the camper was braking and taking a lot of load off my Traverse. Good product, and easy to install on my vehicle that has a OEM tow package. Installed nicely right up under the right side of the steering wheel, mounted on the lower plastics.1594435
by: Clayton 02/12/2024
Very easy to install with the help of a video that shows how to to find the wiring. I could not find the wiring in the cab until finding the video online and because of that help I ordered the brake controller.1728787
by: Anthony 03/25/2024
I just received item in the mail, have not installed it yet, but the fact that the website had a installation video for my specific vehicle was the reason I chose to purchase this brake controller.1753713
by: Retroro02/12/2017
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Shipping was fast, the controller was easy to install and the etrailer wiring harness made it easy to complete the installation 341179
Mounted it low on the dah, it’s a great controller
by: Earl05/15/2022
This is the second P2 brake controller. Smooth dependable breaking. Item arrived quickly and price is very good.1298418
by: Nick04/11/2016
Great Brake Controller, used it with the Universal Install Kit for Brake Controllers and No-Drill Mount Bracket, Short - 18140. It only took me 2.5hrs to have it fully installed in my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2013. Videos were great. Also having some 1/4in water tubing helped for phishing wire thru frame. Wish I had watched the video a couple of times before buying and also purchased the extra wire to go from the battery to the brake controller, but had extra wire from another project that worked. This brake controller works great as we tow a <3500lbs Travel Trailer with our Jeep. Comes with a great card that helps with settings, keep it in the glove box for future reference.243826
I recently bought a 2018 Chevy Silverado LTZ. It was equipped with a towing package but no brake controller. Not wanting to alter the interior of the truck too much, I called etrailer for advice. Robert S was very helpful. He suggested the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller and jumper wire that I was able to hide neatly under the dash using an existing screw. I have been very pleased with etrailer and their suggested product.605666
Probably a great product like the other equipment I have purchased and installed from etrailer. This particular brake controller instructions directed me to connect to a wire coming out of a multi wire plug up under the dash board of my 2002 Toyota 4Runner. There was no way I could get my hands to the wire let alone conect to it. So I will look for the brake light wire running to the rear of the vehicle and splice onto it.1588784
by: Greg08/30/2018
Great product, very easy install especially with the OEM harness. In about an hour had it installed and trailer set up with controller. Thanks, Greg559913
The clicking noise on the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 means there is a short detected in the wiring for the controller. The audible noise is a result of the controller shutting itself off. If the "E.R" code displays this could mean an internal error in the controller. I recommend checking over the wiring for the controller but if no shorts are found it would be wise to replace for which I recommend the new version, the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller view full answer...
It looks like there are 2 grommets that hold the felt covering on under the steering column, which will need to be detached in order to install a brake controller on your 2016 Jeep Cherokee. I've attached the installation video of a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 on a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee that demonstrates the process of removing the trim in this area to access the plug in adapter. view full answer...
When we installed a brake controller in a similar Dodge Durango as your 2011 model we found the brake pedal switch wire needed for the red wire of the controller was white with a tan tracer. Check out the install video below for more info as well. view full answer...
Sounds like your having an issue with the brake signal circuit that wires to the controller. It is possible that either the connection to the brake switch is no longer good enough to provide an adequate signal to the brake controller and a new connection will need to be made, or there is a short or possibly a bad ground causing the problem.
You may want to also check the stoplight fuse. A blown fuse will not allow the signal to get through and the brake controller will not know you are view full answer...
Your 2007 Chevy Avalanche only would have came from the factory one way, with the brake controller install wiring under the dash. The easiest way for me to show you where it would be would be to have you check out the install video I attached to this page that shows a brake controller installed in a similar 2013 Avalanche. You'll see where to find the brake controller install wiring under the dash. view full answer...
It could be that something internally is messed up with your Prodigy P2 # 90885 but it is weird that they both started acting up at the same time. There are a few things that we can check first to see if it is the brake controller or some wiring on your vehicles. Start off by checking the stoplight/CHMSL fuse to ensure that it is in good working order.
Since the display is reading just fine during the use of the manual override I would try testing the wire that the red wire on your P2s view full answer...
If you are having trouble with the brake controller not working, even after switching to the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional, part # 90885, your brake controller could have an issue with not getting enough power, or the wires are not connected properly, or you have an issue with your ground wires, In order to solve this issue, For example, your stoplight wire (red) should only have power when the brakes are depressed. When the brakes are not depressed, view full answer...
Your 2017 Ford Escape can easily have the Prodigy P2 part # 90885 installed in it, but there isn't a factory port on the vehicle to allow for a simple plug-in install.
Since you have a 4-way the part number you need is the # ETBC7 which converts the 4-way to a 7-way and comes with everything needed to finish the install. I attached an install video that shows it used on a similar Ford Escape as yours. view full answer...
What you are describing does not sound good. The Tekonsha P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195 are both proportional brake controllers so they are intended to give you the same exact braking pressure at the same exact time as you hit the brakes in your truck. That is obviously not happening. Since you have looked at your settings and adjusted them, I recommend looking at your trailer brakes themselves. It sounds like there is a short somewhere in your wiring system of your trailer.
I recommend view full answer...
It sounds like someone may have had a brake controller installed in your 2012 Chevy Suburban and left the connector that they wired to the vehicle for the brake controller. Most likely they just unplugged the controller and left the connector wired. Does the connector have four wires that are black, white, red, and blue? If so, then I am assuming correctly.
Without seeing the connector it's hard to say what brand was there and what controller would plug right into it, but the P2 part view full answer...
In your 2006 Nissan Titan that did not come with a factory 7-way wiring set-up you can install a trailer brake controller like the popular Prodigy P2 # 90885 using the quick-connect wiring adapter # 3050-P that plugs in between the controller and the port that is under your dash. The only other item you will need is the 7-way socket and relay kit # N40975. Please refer to the linked videos showing installations in a Nissan vehicle. view full answer...
So the red wire of the P2 part # 90885 is what tells the controller to activate it's inertia sensor and start looking for deceleration and apply a relative amount of braking. Since your controller is applying trailer brakes when you start accelerating that to me sounds like you have an issue on the red wire. Check to make sure it's connected to a circuit that only sees power when the brakes are applied.
Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near view full answer...
It sounds like in addition to the 7-way, the vehicle has been pre-wired up to the dash so from this point it would be a plug and play installation, is that correct?
Unless you're wanting to pull that trailer with more than one vehicle without needing to equip all of them with brake controllers, you really won't have a whole lot of benefit in going with the # TK94FR Tekonsha Prodigy RF since the wiring is in place.
In your situation given that the vehicle is already prewired, I'd go view full answer...
The SH error message on your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 means that the controller senses a short circuit. You can reset the controller by unplugging it from the harness that connects it to your vehicle and waiting about 60-seconds. During this time disconnect your trailer.
You can then plug it back in. If you again see the SH short-circuit message then you'll need to troubleshoot your wiring on the vehicle, looking for the cause of the short circuit in the wiring between view full answer...
After about 15 minutes the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 goes into sleep mode which turns off the LED light that you are seeing. That said, it would take several weeks for the amperage draw of that small LED to drain a vehicle battery so even if it didn't turn off automatically you'd still be fine. view full answer...
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 and plug in adapter # 3040-p are a great choice for your trailer; this unit is capable of working with both electric and electric over hydraulic brakes the same, so it'll work well for your camper with electric brakes.
For brakes, you'll need to likely change the hubs on your trailer to accommodate trailer brakes and you will need to make sure that your axle has brake mounting flanges on them to determine if the trailer is capable of accepting brakes. view full answer...
Ok, we can help you out here, and to add a brake controller as well as apply a maintenance charge to your batteries, you are correct that you will need to add a 7-way to your 2011 Honda CR-V. First, for the brake controller, the part number you mentioned is the same (just re-branded) as the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885, and along with that you will need the Brake Control Harness # 20127.
Then you will need to add a 4-way in order to utilize the lighting functions, view full answer...
Yes, you will need a brake controller to activate the electric brakes of your 2015 Porsche Macan.
You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would need to get that from your local Porsche dealer since we do not carry trailer wiring for you vehicle at this time.
From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. view full answer...
The two connectors you found at the rear of your 2017 Cadillac XT5 are for installing a 7-way with the Tekonsha kit part # 118276 that is custom fit for your vehicle.
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 provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find view full answer...
The connector you found is not for brake controller installation. That looks like an OBDII connector.
You will want to look down below that for a black box just below that. The # 3015-P will plug into a port in that junction box. The top row, second from the left is the correct port to use.
Check out the install video and help article I attached as well. view full answer...
The wiring harness # 3015-P is the plug you need to get your brake controller connected to the factory wiring on your 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. view full answer...
No, you do not have to remove the controller to test it to see if it is the issue. There are some tests that you can perform to determine if the controller or something else is the problem.
In the truck cab you will need to sever the blue wire several inches from the back of the controller. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the end of the blue wire coming out of the controller. It should only have power when you apply the manual override. If it shows power at idle, view full answer...
The plug-in adapter, part # 3015-P you have for your P3 brake controller in your 2004 GMC Sierra will work well on the 2006 Silverado.
If you need a new mount for your P3, part # 90195, the replacement mount we offer is part # TK5906.
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From what I was able to find, the 2008 GMC Topkick 5500 does not have a port to plug in a brake controller wiring harness. A brake controller will have to be hardwired into the vehicle using a 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7.
Usually, this would require the installation of a 4-Way wiring harness first that would then plug into the back of the ETBC7. However, there is not a 4-Way harness available for the Topkick, so you will need to clip off the 4-Way plug on the ETBC7 and hardwire view full answer...
On the brake controller wiring harness, white is ground, black is for 12 volt power to the controller, red is input from the stop light circuit, and blue is output to the trailer brakes.
On some trucks, there are some under the hood connections that need to be made to make everything fully functional. I have included a link to an FAQ article that should help.
If everything is connected properly and there is no signal going back to the brake circuit on the 7-Way when the manual override view full answer...
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 will have a tow package wire bundle up under the dash, left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. A brake controller can be spliced directly into these tow package wires. The 2011s do not have a port to plug in a brake controller.
The tow package wiring will connect to the brake controller wiring as follows:
Truck red/back to controller black for 12 volt power
Truck white to controller white for ground
Truck light blue/white to controller view full answer...
For starters, we need to confirm that you have the correct Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers which is part # 3015-P. Now, the "P.L". error you are receiving means there is a power loss when applying the trailer brakes. There are not many things you can check since the trailer brake wiring provision are built-in along with the factory harness however, there should be an M6 stud on the power distribution center (PDC) that is for the brake controller power so make view full answer...
The 2010 Chevy Silverado has tow package wiring already routed under the dash, but no port to plug into so you will need to hardwire the brake controller to the factory wiring. The wiring harness on the truck is located below the steering column and to the left of the brake pedal. The bundle of wires will be held together with a white tag that lists the function of each wire.
The brake controller only uses 4 of these wires as indicated below. Any additional wires will not be needed and view full answer...
The plug-in harness you will need for your 2002 Chevy Silverado will be wiring adapter # 3025-P.
While these two look very similar GM swapped the wiring slot locations in the plug in 2003.
I have attached an install video for you to check out on the 2002 Silverado for your convenience. view full answer...
The factory brake controller harness for your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 may not have the same wire colors for functions as the brake controller does. On the brake controller, white is ground, black is 12 volt power in, red is input from the brake switch, and blue is output to the trailer brakes.
You can test the factory harness by plugging it in and not attaching the brake controller. Then use a circuit tester such as # 3808 to test the wires on the factory harness. If none of them have view full answer...
Check the connection of the red wire of your brake controller to your vehicle wiring. Most likely there's an issue here that prevents the brake controller from knowing when you are pressing the brakes to start activating. view full answer...
2005 Silverado models that came with a factory 7-Way plug, meaning 6 blades running around the edge and a round pin receptacle in the center, would not require additional connections to be made in order for the brake controller to function.
If your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado did not come from the factory with a 7-Way installed, you will need to connect the 12 volt and electric brake wires under your hood.
To do this, you will remove the bracket in the corner that is closest to the view full answer...
On your 2008 Chevy Avalanche no plug is present under the dash to install the Prodigy P3 part # 90195, but the needed wires are already run. You will connect the brake controller wiring with the vehicle wiring already present under the dash.
I attached an install video showing a similar Tekonsha brake controller being installed in a Chevy Avalanche that is the same generation as yours. view full answer...
Your 2007 GMC Sierra is pre-wired for a brake controller so to install the Brake EVN # TK63VR all you need is the harness part # 3015-P. This plugs into a port under your dash.
I attached an install video that shows this installed on a similar truck for you to check out as well. view full answer...
I have another option for you, but the TrailerMate Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers # TM75295 you were looking at is for 2013-2014 Ram 1500/2500/3500 trucks and did not replace the discontinued TM76284 for your 2006 Hummer H2.
Instead you will need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM # 3015-P which is confirmed to fir your 2006 Hummer H2, and will still work in Tekonsha, and Draw-Tite trailer brake controllers.
If you are also view full answer...
Mid-way through the 2007 model year, GM quit using brake controller ports. They now use a loose bundle of 4 or 5 wires underneath the dash; red, dark blue, light blue, white, and sometimes orange/brown. I have included links to a help page and a video of a brake controller install on a 2008 GMC Sierra. It should be pretty similar to your 2010 Suburban. The wire bundle usually has a white tag on it.
If you have a Tekonsha brake controller with the quick connector, you would just use part view full answer...
I did take a look at the online owner's manual for your 2010 Chevy Suburban and found that there should be a fuse located in the # 6 position inside the engine compartment fuse block. This fuse is for the trailer brake controller and you can start by checking to make sure it is present and in good condition.
If the fuse is good, then I recommend checking the 7-Way itself for any debris or corrosion that might be built up behind the pins, cleaning out as needed. Check the wiring going view full answer...
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Retroron
2/12/2018
Mounted it low on the dah, it’s a great controller