No Trailer Connected Error on Tekonsha Prodigy P3

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Hi, Having an issue with the controller. With power connected the controller indicates that not trailer is not connected. I can press the brake and manual override lever and the brakes will operate but the trailer not connected information is still displayed. Vehicle - Toyota Landcruiser Australia Year - 2013 Thanks

asked by: Rod D

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Expert Reply:

If you are getting a no trailer connected warning on your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 you may have a corroded or dirty connector which is hampering the connection. Check the vehicle and trailer plug to see if there is any type of corrosion or dirt built up that may be hampering its functionality and clean if necessary.

A bad ground somewhere is also a possibility so you'll need to thoroughly check your grounds to see if they are secure and make sure the ground wires are attached to bare metal surfaces and free of any paint, dirt or corrosion. I have also attached some help articles on testing and troubleshooting brake controllers for you to check out which should be useful.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

If your powered A-frame jack was getting power through the 7-way trailer wiring connector and now it stopped working it is very likely that you have a blown fuse under the hood of your truck that needs to be replaced. Check under the hood for 12 volt…

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Answer 2

Hi Zach, Without a trailer connected and the rig moving the only way to get power from to the Liberty #RED52VR to the trailer is to press in the control knob to activate the manual override. When doing this you would see 12 volts coming across the…

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Answer 3

A brake controller like the P3 #90195 senses the brake magnets on the trailer when connected to the truck. It is possible that the blue wire (brake output wire from the controller to the trailer) is broken or missing somewhere so it cannot sense the…

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Answer 4

Thanks for reaching out about the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195, Geoffrey! Since you've connected a few different trailers I do agree that the issue is likely on your 2001 Ram 2500 side of things. What you'll need to check is the output wire…

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Answer 5

Hey Chris! The black wire on the etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e23ZV is just a ground wire. Realistically you can ground it however you want but I would say running it to the frame with a self-tapping screw as indicated in the instructions is the…

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Answer 6

etrailer is from the US. We are right in the middle near St Louis MO in a town called Wentzville. But we sell products that are made all over. Some from US and some from other countries as well.

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Answer 7

We have exactly what you need. You will want the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional #HA100400C which is the only Air to Electric brake controller we carry that is compatible with electric over hydraulic brake…

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Answer 8

We've heard of this from Ram owners as well, so the Curt 7-Way to RV Socket LED Circuit Tester - Vehicle End #C66NR won't be detected as a trailer being connected on your Ford. Our customers have success with the Pollak 7-Way to RV Socket LED…

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Answer 9

I was able to determine that your 9,000lb axles on your Texas Pride Trailer will accept the Dexter Axle Oil Hub #008-430-03. It uses the same Outer Bearing #25580, Inner Bearing #387A and this will use the Oil Seal #10-51 which is the same 2.875…

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Answer 10

The overload warning you are seeing indicates that the P3, #90195, detects an excessive current overload condition during operation. This means that there is most likely a short in the brake output wire. The P3 has diagnostic troubleshooting…

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Answer 11

If you sever the blue wire leaving the P3 controller part #90195 leaving enough room to reconnect it and test the end of the wire leaving the controller with a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 you should see voltage when you slide the manual…

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Answer 12

You can reset the controller by unplugging it for 15 minutes. However that should not be needed if you just need to adjust the output power. Just use the buttons on the left of the controller to select the output voltage you want. I have included a…

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