How to Change Boost Setting of Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885

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I dont seem to be able to turn off the boost control. I have power to Prodigy with trailer connected and the symbol is .C. not .C Is it possible to disengage the boost?

asked by: Robert S

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To change the boost settings of a Prodigy P2 brake controller like part # 90885 you basically have to keep pressing the boost button till the setting changes. The boost button is the one on top of the controller on the right side as you face the controller. I attached a picture that covers the boost settings for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The first error code, SH, you are seeing on the Prodigy Brake Controller (instructions linked below) means the brake wire sees a short circuit during idle condition. The second code, OL, indicates an overload condition during operation. For the first…

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Answer 2

On the Prodigy P2 part #90885 the white wire is ground, the red wire is for the stoplight circuit, the black wire is the 12 volt power wire, and the blue is for brake output.

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Answer 3

According to the installation instructions when the Prodigy P2 #90885 has 2 dots it means that it is getting power but no trailer is connected (see attached photo). I am not sure what the 2 flashing bars are though. There are a number of codes that…

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Answer 4

The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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Answer 5

In looking at the various manuals and model years, its very likely that if you have a Tekonsha Prodigy from before 2009, you'll likely have an original Prodigy P1, which looks almost identical to a Prodigy P2, part #90885. They're so similar,…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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