How To Wire The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller

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The wiring diagram I saw for the ETBC7 shows a blue wire going from the controller to the 7 pin connector. If you install a Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller, what do you do with this wire? Can a ETBC7 be used with this wireless controller?

asked by: Gary M

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The 7-Way Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller, Item # ETBC7, can be used with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller, Item # TK94FR. The brake controller signal wire (blue) is not used by the Prodigy RF so you can use electrical tape to cover this pin and bundle up the wire and secure it somewhere.

Also, the 12-volt pin is needed to power the Prodigy RF.

I have attached links to an article, to a review video, and an installation on a 2014 Ford Edge as an example to check out.

expert reply by: Brint H

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Answer 1

It is true that the (discontinued) Tekonsha Prodigy RF 90250 will activate your trailer brakes in a pulsing action if you were to turn the hazard lights on your 2007 Ford F-150. This is because the RF works both by inertia but also by receiving…

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Answer 2

The Prodigy RF brake controller #TK94FR requires 12 volt power and the brake light signals to function in the 7-Way in order to work. On the 7-Way you have there should be a black wire which will be for 12 volt power. Using about 25 feet of wire…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

In order to charge the 100 amp hour auxiliary battery on your trailer while in tow with your 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid you will need to use a DC to DC battery charger. The 12 volt pin on your 7-way would not be sufficient to charge the auxiliary…

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Answer 5

Technically you can use an electric controller like the Prodigy P3 #90195 on a Semi as long as you have that stop light switch signal. Some people prefer an air actuated controller like the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller #HA100400C but…

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Answer 6

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 is a great trailer brake controller option that can easily be transferred between vehicles. In order to do this, you would want to install both the Brake Control Plug-In Harness part #20127…

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Answer 7

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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Answer 8

On a 7 pin round which is the common connection on a semi trailer, the clearance/marker lights are at the 10 o clock position when you look at the trailer wiring connection. When looking at the connector on the back of the truck, that will put the…

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Answer 9

For hardwiring a brake controller in to a vehicle like your semi you would want to check out the help article I attached that details how to hardwire a brake controller. I attached install instructions for the #90885 as well, but the help article…

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Answer 10

Since you said you purchased the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, part #TK94FR, you will not need to splice into the wiring on your 2015 Canyon. You will need to make sure your 7-way connector at the back of your Canyon has an active 12V lead.…

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Answer 11

Hey David, thanks for reaching out! I recommend using the Buyers Products 2" Platform Body Hitch Receiver #3371801051L which is a customizable weld-on installation. There aren't any custom-fit hitches for semi trucks to something like this…

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Answer 12

We do offer the Trailer Connector Adapter, #HM47425, which converts a 7-pole round connector to a 7-pole flat connector. This adapter works for tow vehicles with combined taillight wiring, meaning that the turn signals and brake lights run on the…

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