How to Bypass Factory Integrated Brake Controller in 2010 Ford F-250
Published 01/23/2018
Question:
Hi Due to local laws, I have had an aftermarket brake controller system fitted to my F250. The factory TBC has to be disconnected. I disconnected the plug that fits into the side of the TBC in the naive hope that would be all that was required. I now have the fault warning permanently displayed so cant read odometer etc on dash cluster. Is there a blank I can plug the loom into, or can the TBC system fitted by Ford be disabled. Thanks
asked by: Danny J
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885 and # 3034-P, will come with the Ford Super Duty adapter that will plug into the back of the Prodigy P2 brake controller and the other end plugs into your factory brake controller plug. This brake controller will hook up to your 2010 Ford F350 and bypass the factory controller.
The Ford factory brake controller that is in the dash does not have to be removed. You will need to unplug the connector under the dash and plug in the # 3034-P adapter for the Prodigy P2 brake controller to the factory brake controller plug behind the dash.
The vehicle will need the computer flashed so it will keep from searching for the connection to the OEM brake controller in the future, eliminating any fault codes. This will usually have to be done at the Ford Dealer.
You can try unhooking the vehicle battery for 5 minutes to see if that might flash the computer, but that does not always work.
Once the computer is flashed you will be all ready to go.
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