Output Shorted Troubleshooting Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

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I get a output shorted warning . What to do?

asked by: Jerry N

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Expert Reply:

The cause of the P3 Brake Controller Flashing Output Shorted No Brakes is a short in the brake output circuit somewhere between the brake controller and the trailer brake assemblies, or a shorted or damaged brake magnet.

This is almost always to to cut or exposed wiring on the trailer. You'd want to go over the wiring of the trailer on this circuit looking for any obvious shorts and fixing as needed.

I attached a couple troubleshooting articles on brake controllers for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You said you checked the brake magnets. When inspecting them did you notice if the windings inside the magnets are showing? If so this is most likely the reason that the short is showing up on the controller when the vehicle is moving. This would…

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Answer 2

With the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 showing Output Shorted, No Brakes it is telling you there is a short in the wiring from the brake output wire to a ground or other wire. Since you do not have a trailer connected you will…

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Answer 3

Since you are getting the overload and output shorted warnings on your Prodigy P3 #90195 that tells me you have a short somewhere on your brake circuit. This can be cause either by damaged wiring, corrosion/debris in your tow vehicle or trailer…

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Answer 4

I took a look in the owner's manual for the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 for you and the error message, "Warning! Output Shortage" can be caused by a few different things. I have listed these for you below:…

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Answer 5

The "Warning Output Shorted No Brakes" error message on the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 per the manual can be caused by one of two things. I have listed these for you below: 1. Detects brake output wire shorted…

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Answer 6

I am not entirely sure what process you took so I'll give you some other things to try, or maybe a different way to test the Prodigy P3 #90195. First, sever the blue wire a couple inches from the back of your controller. Then use a circuit tester…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Hey Donny! For your Dometic Penguin/Brisk Air 15,000 BTU AC model B59516.711C0-MX, the correct soft start is the #DMC93JF. This is designed for Dometic Brisk II electronic air conditioner units with in-wall thermostats.

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